This isn't a eulogy for a stranger. It's a thank you. Gloria Steinem was one of the few feminists in her day that truly understood the connection between sexism and racism. She brought together diverse groups and understood the importance of linking arms with black women in the fight for equality.

Literature, Muse, Politics, FemininityDaphnySeptember 4, 2026feminismComment

In a hurry to slow down

There is a version of me from 2016 who knew exactly how to rest. Somehow between then and now, I lost her. It took my body shaking to bring that part of self back.

Self, Body, Motherhood, FemininityDaphnyAugust 13, 2026selfcareComment

Everything a woman holds and the female gaze in literature

There's something profoundly intimate about reading literature written by women. It's more than just consuming words on a page; it's a paper trail of recognition, of seeing my own experiences reflected in the narratives woven by female writers.