Category: Feminism

IT’S MOTHEREFFING WEDDING SEASON AGAIN, SO LET’S CHAT

~ JenniferP ~ 334 Comments

:Captain Awkward Opens Mailbox: :Captain Awkward Stares At Mailbox: CONGRATULATIONS, ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE GETTING MARRIED SOON. Let's talk about some stuff I know about weddings. This is probably my one wedding-related post for at least the remainder of 2019. I'm going to try to hit all the bases I know how to help with. … Continue reading IT’S MOTHEREFFING WEDDING SEASON AGAIN, SO LET’S CHAT

Books: “What My Mother And I Don’t Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence”

~ JenniferP

"Sometimes I imagine what it would be like to give this book to my mother. To present it to her as a precious gift over a meal that I’ve cooked for her. To say: Here is everything that keeps us from really talking. Here is my heart. Here are my words. I wrote this for … Continue reading Books: “What My Mother And I Don’t Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence”

Short Answer Friday – Holiday Edition – 11/16/2018

~ JenniferP ~ 247 Comments

Hello Awkward Friends! Today I'm going to try to knock out as many short questions as I can about the holidays, celebrations, togetherness. Readers can submit short questions at the designated thread on Patreon (advantage, more than 280 characters) or on Twitter (advantage, free for all!) before noon Chicago time today. Twitter folks, please use … Continue reading Short Answer Friday – Holiday Edition – 11/16/2018

#1156: “How Do I Start Listening to Myself about My Job Search and Cut off Unwanted Advice?”

~ JenniferP ~ 116 Comments

Hello Captain Awkward - Please forgive me if you've done this one before. I've looked into the archives and I haven't found one specifically about this. Basically I (she/her pronouns) have been unemployed for a year. No matter what I do, I have only had three interviews in that time despite going to three job … Continue reading #1156: “How Do I Start Listening to Myself about My Job Search and Cut off Unwanted Advice?”

#1153: “Help with unwanted criticism after public speaking.”

~ JenniferP ~ 151 Comments

Dear Captain Awkward, I (she/her pronouns) do a lot of public speaking. I take this seriously and practice/prepare a lot, have worked with a professional speech coach, and often watch videos of my talks afterwards with a trusted friend to discuss ways I can improve in the future. Although most of the audience feedback after … Continue reading #1153: “Help with unwanted criticism after public speaking.”

Short Answer Friday/Chat – August 3 – Pledge Drive Concludes

~ JenniferP ~ 256 Comments

Hello, it's on! Patrons can submit questions here (advantage: 1st dibs, more words). Anyone/Everyone can submit on Twitter (@CAwkward, #awkwardfriday), questions close at noon Chicago time, I answer as many as I can and update as I go between noon and 1pm. Whatever I don't have time for gets held over for next week. Comments … Continue reading Short Answer Friday/Chat – August 3 – Pledge Drive Concludes

#1128: “Tired of waiting for a marriage proposal.” + Summer Pledge Drive Continues

~ JenniferP ~ 302 Comments

Dear Captain Awkward: I (35F) have been with my boyfriend (36M) for sixteen months now. We met online and I moved with him after roughly two months. He has led me to believe that he would propose marriage in the time frame of two or three months. He told me this roughly six to eight … Continue reading #1128: “Tired of waiting for a marriage proposal.” + Summer Pledge Drive Continues