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feminism isn't enough...

05.13.2026

Try as I might, some days the anger just bubbles out of me more than others.

And the past week or so has been reallllllly testing my last damn nerve.

Because the patriarchy be patriarchy-ing - as the misogyny continues to tear down the foundations that we have fought decades for.

Which only reaffirms my belief that me transitioning from feminism to misandry is not just valid... it's gonna be needed so we can clean up this mess.

New on Substack
I'm an unapologetic misandrist...
and I'm happily married to a man

I am an unapologetic misandrist.

There. I said it plainly, without softening it into something more palatable, without wrapping it in a cute little bow so men can feel less offended by the truth of my lived experience. I am not afraid of the word anymore. I am not interested in wasting precious breath convincing men that I am still nice enough, reasonable enough, feminine enough, gentle enough, or forgiving enough to be taken seriously.

And yes, I am also happily married to a man.

The May issue of Illumine is here!

The May issue of Illumine is a love letter to the woman who is done shrinking—done asking for permission, done editing herself down. Let this issue be a reminder that showing up as yourself—fully, strangely, boldly—is the most powerful thing you can do. That authenticity is a homecoming, not a trend. This is the issue that hands you back your own voice and says: you already know.

Find it now in digital or print copies

Playlist: You are MAGIC

Some days we need a reminder that you truly are a magical, wonder-filled creature. That's what this playlist is for. To remind you that even on the hard days, you have all the magic inside you that makes you... YOU!

Sprinkling you with lots of good vibes and cheer to make it through another week!

Love you.
Mean it.
Big time.
xoxo,
gina

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