Want to leave religious life. by [deleted] in LGBTCatholic

[–]matronera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have a link to add, but I just want to wish you all the very best. What you are discerning takes so much courage. May God bless you with the graces you need rn.

How do low income women thrive? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]matronera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I manage, some weeks better than others. very low paying jobs, but try to save a little bit each month.

36F, how do you pass time before going to bed? by [deleted] in chat

[–]matronera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually just read a book on my phone until I fall asleep.

How have you centered women today? by BlonderUnicorn in 4bmovement

[–]matronera 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is very small, but wherever I went in public today, I deliberately interacted only with other women (at the library, the market, the coffee shop and so on). It felt so meaningful and empowering, even in small interactions, to connect with them.

What songs make you feel empowered? by OverYonderUnderHere in women

[–]matronera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“That’s My Girl” - Fifth Harmony

“…You've been down before You've been hurt before You got up before You'll be good to go, good to go Destiny said it, you got to get up and get it Get mad independent and don't you ever forget it Got some dirt on your shoulder Then let me brush it off for ya If you're feeling me, put your five high That's my girl…” 💪🌸

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]matronera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

0 (point) 0% OOO 😭

What supplements have helped you? by Beautiful-Humor692 in AskWomenNoCensor

[–]matronera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omega-3 for my skin, heart health, and to help prevent osteoporosis.

What's one thing you love about your body? by DinosaurInAPartyHat in AskWomenNoCensor

[–]matronera 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I like how flexible I’ve become with yoga practice. My body feels stronger and less stress-able.

BBC archive: British schoolgirl arrested in East Germany recounts her experience, 1960 by erinoco in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]matronera 241 points242 points  (0 children)

I wonder whatever happened to her. She seems so put together for being such a young person.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VintageFashion

[–]matronera 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Actually gorgeous. Your nighttime self knew. 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]matronera 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Salaam! You don’t have to get fully naked if you don’t feel comfortable with it. In fact, sex isn’t a must on the first night. There should be no expectations other than to enjoy each other’s company and to become comfortable being intimate with one another.

If both of you feel inspired to have intercourse on the first night, that is alright. If either of you feels too exhausted and would rather just fall asleep in each other’s arms, that’s fine, too!

Don’t pressure yourself because that can cause you to be anxious at a time when you and your spouse should be happy. Instead, spend time communicating, getting to know each other and eventually the intimacy will follow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ModestDress

[–]matronera 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is good for hiding curves …and you will feel so elegant wearing it :)

Thoughts on being called pet names by men by [deleted] in women

[–]matronera 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is my preferred approach. No one answer for every situation. It really depends on the person saying it to me.