I've been short and sweet lately because I assume the bad habit of feeling guilty for doing things just for me. It's complicated. Fromm said shame comes from feeling separate ... I'm going to overlook the Oreo in a million pieces on the bedroom carpet until I finish this.

And right now having my own hut amongst other "happening" females sounds lovely. Why did we ever stop that tradition? So much is expected from women. I bought myself a Wonder Woman winter hat as a big middle finger to the world, including myself when looking in the mirror; though I don't typically check myself out once the hat is on, instead I head out the door and on my either cool or weary way. I think every woman should have one, even if she only wears it during her euphoric PMS phase, such as it was when I bought it.

Fromm also said anxiety comes from feeling separate. Maybe I feel more separate during my period. That's when I've unraveled, when life gets to me, when I want to cry and puke simultaneously, and long to die in order to be reborn.

All we need is each other, not information to override feelings with.

Thanks for reading.