Read Amy Schumer's book, The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo

Amy Schumer's book, The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo 

 I have been reading many books this summer because of more availability, as I decide if I should retire or not, even if I don't sell my house.  But,  I wanted to share with you something that stood out a lot to me because it is so common.  The book is rather raunchy but then she is a comedian.  One of the things that surprised me is how Amy felt about her body image.  It never fails to surprise me how many beautiful women do not recognize their beauty.  It happens to men too and this is the advice I give all genders.  Stand nude in front of the mirror and tell yourself you are beautiful.  This is normally painful for people because they don't believe it, but nothing feels greater for me (well a few things) when people begin to see themselves differently.  They see themselves in a better light.  Some take longer than others but I have seen that it does work.  Please do this every day.  See the worth in yourself and stay away from people and social media trolls who haunt you.  Degrading a person's beauty is something quite often in abusive relationships.  The abuser expects the survivor to believe she/he is not worthy of the abuser and should be pleased.  Please try this with the mirror and even better find yourself a qualified therapist to help you explore where all these negative thoughts come from and help you process it to help you heal.  What do you think?

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I Know a Guy, Men and Family Violence, University of Alberta webinar : Guest Speaker: Dr Susan Chuang, from Guelph University

 

     Yesterday I wanted to listen to lawyers speak about men and family violence but I was a week early.  Note that I posted that in an earlier blog which all began with Dr Susan Chuang.  However, this was a treat for me because it was un-expectant.  I will provide you with my notes.  Any errors are mine alone as always.  A reminder that Dr Chuang is found at 1Falliance.net, Working together to strengthen families (I’m all for that).  The legal Perspectives will be held Wed, 6 August  25.  It is listed below in an earlier blog and be careful and check your time zone.  This is free.

Now we begin.  one in six men have been sexually abused in the U.S.A.  Sexual assault affects all genders and races.  The percentages of domestic violence is 17%, men to women.  Percentage of domestic violence initiated by women to men is 31%.  Percentage of both parties - both involved is 53%.  82 Studies of over 18,000 couples, women were greater than men to initiate dispute with partners.  Women were found to be greater than men to initiate domestic violent dispute with partners. 

Child abuse before 15 years of age:  60 % experience maltreatment.  Girls experience 63%; boys, 56.3%.

 Sextortion has increased 815 % in last five years.

To be continued.

Weapons | Official Trailer Looking forward to this spooky show

Writer’s Corner

It’s been awhile, but I’m back with Writer’s Corner.  First I want to start talking about pro nouns because it has happened too often that I need to start with my name and then pro noun.  I am she/her and I don’t really think it is anyone's business who I am attracted to.  What does she/her mean?  I am woman and I am attracted to men.  Now really should I be induced to say that?  So now we have Mrs and Miss and Ms (not any of your business).  So now we can stand and say I am woman, love men and am married/single/divorced or how about my name only?    Enough said and I say it because too often we are asked to divulge this.  Guess what?  There are many who hate this, but don’t want to look like they have a problem with this method of identification.  So enough already, there may be too many uglies in the room whom I don’t want them to think they have a chance.  I just want to attend a meeting or conference and learn.  So, is that a part of writer’s corner?  Maybe or maybe not, and since I am writing this, I get to decide.  Next be aware of (zoom bombs) - fake emails and people.  We all know now what fake is but it can be hard to identify.  I attended a Sister’s of Crime talk (it’s been awhile) on how to write the best book possible.  Was that the title?  Who knows.  It is shameful, but with a staged house and the need to disappear if someone wants to see my house, I have been neglecting much except having fun.  Rules of seven book promotions- Getting your name out there consistently (my bad).  People need to see it seven times before buying it.  You have all seen my name/books here more than seven times (you may be the wrong crowd).  Book promotion 101 - to book promote and support authors.  Book marketing:  people mistake sales with marketing.  Understand who will enjoy my book.  Where will one find books like mine?  We are talking genre. ..  to be continued soon (I have lots of notes, I want to disperse.

I've been asked to share this. I do recommend it. Sue is well - fantastic.

 Free: Legal Perspectives Webinar - Wednesday, August 6 from 7 - 8:30 pm EST

Got a question for a family or criminal lawyer? Two experts, Brian Ludmer and Jake Shen, are ready!

Register: https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0qC17zIu2hAkMMC

4^th Men and Families conference in Barbados - Friday, Saturday, September 19 - 20

Hybrid event so don't miss out!

• Www.IFAlliance.net 

5^th Men and Families conference in Sao Miguel - Thursday, Friday, July 9 - 10, 2026

Call for Proposals: November 15

• Www.IFAlliance.net 

Hope all is well!

Sue

Susan S. Chuang, PhD, Acc.FM

Professor & Accredited Family Mediator 

Associate Editor, Journal of Family Psychology

Series Editor, Advances in Immigrant Family Research, Springer

https://www.springer.com/series/8807?detailsPage=titles

Series Editor, Men, Family, and Society, Springer

Macdonald Institute, Room 133D

University of Guelph

Guelph, ON  N1G 2W1

Email: schuang@uoguelph.ca

Susan S. Chuang | Family Relations & Applied Nutrition (uoguelph.ca)

International Men and Families Conference - Barbados September 2025: www.IFAlliance.net 

Recent publication: McGraw Hill (2023)

 

I can't help myself - Saw this sign today as I was driving home and had to take the risk of getting a ticket for doing so

We are being told by American Politicians that Canadians are mean and nasty.  You know, I like being mean and nasty.  Being nice - is so yesterday!  Still love you Americans!  Not the 51st State.  Now what is that called being?  Have a good weekend, including politicians.