(Doctor’s Note: This letter involves discussion of sexual assault.) Every once in a while, I get a letter that requires more than the standard Ask Dr. NerdLove. Sometimes a reader has a situation that requires some in-depth examination to determine just what went wrong, where, how, and what could be done about it. These are what…
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Understanding Creepiness
Creepers. The word alone fills the mind with vivid images – both of Minecraft bad guys and of dudes waiting along running paths to harass and stalk young women. Bring up the topic of creepers and you’ll get dozens of women sharing stories of having been creeped on – enough to make you realize that almost…
How Do You Find Redemption?
If you’ve paid even vague attention to the news recently – or even just social media – you may have been struck by the seemingly unending tidal wave of men being called out for assault, harassment and generally awful behavior. This is inherently a good thing; people who’ve been coasting along while having gotten away…