Decentering Men Like a Pro: Lessons from Lorraine Lyon in Fargo Season 5
After Dot, Lorraine Lyon is the character I couldn’t wait to see unfold in Fargo Season 5. Lorraine isn’t your typical “girl boss”—her success isn’t about flashy power moves or luck. Instead, it’s her sharp decision-making and thoughtful strategies that truly...
Fargo Season 5: A Masterclass on Surviving Narcissistic Abuse
Surviving narcissistic abuse isn’t a one-time escape; it’s a process of getting away again and again. Fargo Season 5 captures this reality with its main character, Dot. Dot’s story mirrors the experiences of countless survivors. In her case, she escapes a...
Romance and Marriages in Patriarchy| Is Dating and Marriage Worth It for Women? | “Thappad” Movie
Source: Stills from 'Thappad' (Amazon Prime) In this article, we are focusing on heterosexual relationships. All That Glitters Is Not Gold This is the line that comes to mind when I think about romance and marriage. How many people are truly happy in their marriages?...
Celebrating Sisterhood: Analyzing “Polite Society” | 8 Highlights of the Movie
Source: Stills from Polite Society (Netflix) Polite Society is one of the most entertaining movies released in 2023. It is a unique genre movie that combines action, drama, and science fiction. This movie truly represents what marriage stands for in a patriarchy. It...
Decentering Men: Empowering Movie Recommendations on Women Friendships (Part 1)
The movie recommendations given below can uplift you when you see no hope in the world around you—especially when it comes to matters of patriarchy. Watching movies and shows that value women and their relationships with other women will create more opportunities for...
Celebrating Female Friendships and Sisterhood: 12 Empowering Films and Shows for Galentine’s Day
There are very few movies that celebrate female friendships and sisterhood. It is more of a recent phenomenon where we get to see women stand up for other women. It is so comforting to watch. Female friendships are a bit tricky in this patriarchal world. We...
Christmas Binge: 10 Movies and TV Shows for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
This Christmas binge list is not your typical “cozy by the fire” holiday watch list. These movies and shows might not have a festive theme, but they will fill your heart with joy, strength, and peace—perfectly capturing the true spirit of Christmas. If you’re a...
“Nyad” Movie Review : Resilience is the biggest strength of abuse survivors| 5 takeaways for abuse survivors.
Source: Stills from "Nyad" on Netflix "Nyad" is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film of athlete Diana Nyad. It is adapted from Diana Nyad's autobiography, "Find a Way". It is directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, with a screenplay written by...
5 Reasons Why Chandler Bing is a Green Flag|How ‘Friends’ helped me in my healing journey.
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in 'Friends' |YouTube screengrab How "Friends" helped me? "Friends" was the first American series that I ever completed watching, and I've almost rewatched it ten times. Although I had watched a few episodes here and there, I had not...