u/Beyond_the_Matrix

Movie: If I had legs, I'd kick you.

I delayed watching this movie, thinking it would not be something I would be interested in.

Oh. . .my. . .God. . .if this movie isn't an agonizing commentary on motherhood and women trying to balance their careers with childrearing and useless partners, I don't know what is.

Side note: there was a clip of Andrea Yates in the movie. I watched part of the documentary that detailed what led up to the killing of her children. At the time, I admittedly had little sympathy for her. But that documentary and I suppose my own maturity allowed me to better understand the painful struggle women in her position went through. And the sad thing is, it didn't *seem* like her husband was a horrible partner. They both just "accepted" their roles and no one ever stopped to question that maybe Andrea was overwhelmed and struggling as a mother because that's supposed to be the penultimate goal/dream of every woman. . .

Anyway, hope everyone is enjoying their version of Mother's day. I am a proud independent cat mom, lol.

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u/Beyond_the_Matrix — 3 days ago

Reinforcement of Choice

So sick of men and their male gaze.

I was at a conference last month where these creepy dude was staring at me from another table.

🤮

Yes, he was staring at me because there was a wall behind me and it was just quite obvious and just cuh-reepy. It was so disturbing, I had to use the person on the opposite of me to block the gaze.

I did look back a couple of times because I was checking to make sure it wasn't my imagination.

I feel like I have to perform a ritual to rid myself of the energy.

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u/Beyond_the_Matrix — 5 days ago

Anyone tried AI therapy?

This is not meant to disrespect anyone, including me, who is seeing a human therapist, lol.

I was *just* curious to know if anyone has tried those AI therapy apps where you can talk to an AI therapist and have a conversation with it.

If so, how was your experience? And what about concerns about privacy?

Thanks!

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u/Beyond_the_Matrix — 5 days ago

Hello Philosphers!

I have been out of touch from my philosophy studies since the time my parents told me it would be a useless major. . .I ha e vague memories and leftover books from my old classes.

Can anyone recommend any philosophers/books based on this monologue from the Netflix Series, Midnight Mass?

It is just so powerful to me and something I would like to read more about. Thank you!

https://youtu.be/L-EUAP5\_4po?si=lnmKDEaA7PZBLly8

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u/Beyond_the_Matrix — 10 days ago