Jane Smallwood
Jun 16, 2022

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Jenny, thank you for capturing the realities of what those of us with uteruses, etc. go through. I suffered intensely for most of my life from the anger and depression.

Another perspective: I recently had to have my ovaries removed (I’m fine health wise!), and I went through a mourning period. I even wrote an essay about it, in which I try to reclaim, in a different way, the space my ovaries occupied.

I’ll leave it there, just adding that this is a very nuanced aspect (while also intense!) of having a uterus. There’s so much gray area too.!So go ride your horse, feel the wind tangling your hair, and grab a second of joy if you can. ♥️

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Jane Smallwood

Passionate about poetry; mine is a work in progress. I’m an editor who reads a lot, but when I read in my free time, I don’t change a word. Love to paddleboard!