by Rachael Skyring | 23 Mar 2026 | Feminism
Recently I read three related Feminist Substack essays, which inspired me to try to explain something about Patriarchy to the men, young and old, closest to me in my own life. What I discovered in explaining how this problematic system affected others was that I...
by Rachael Skyring | 9 Mar 2026 | Feminism, Kindness
This week I’m feeling grounded and focused. Inspired and informed by three seminal essays for women grappling with claiming personal and political power. Seminal because dating from the early days of second wave feminism in the late 1960s. And seminal...
by Rachael Skyring | 31 Jan 2025 | Curiosity, Embodiment, Feminism
We talk a lot about saying yes—embracing opportunity, leaning in, going for it. But what about no? No has its own kind of power. It creates space, defines boundaries, and shapes what remains. Some no’s feel like relief, an easy exhale as something heavy drops away....
by Rachael Skyring | 9 Jan 2025 | Creativity, Curiosity, Embodiment, Entrepreneurship, Feminism
So there’s a series of events that led me to where i am now. So many that its hard to pick out the important ones. But there are a few critical decision points along the way I will not be like my father > I studied Physics, not engineering. A Non...
by Rachael Skyring | 7 Dec 2024 | Curiosity, Embodiment, Feminism
Have you seen Wicked (or read about it) and found yourself drawn to—or maybe bristling at—Glinda or Elphaba? It’s fascinating, isn’t it? One is polished and “perfect,” the other raw and unapologetically herself. You might feel a spark of admiration for...
by Rachael Skyring | 23 Nov 2024 | Curiosity, Embodiment, Feminism
Mutual Aid for Overgiving Helpers: A Gentle Reminder for Late-Diagnosed AuDHD Women Mutual aid is one of those ideas that feels like a warm blanket: people supporting each other, each giving what they can and receiving what they need. At its core, mutual aid is...
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