Numbers for those who may need help

Depression Hotline:1-630-482-9696 Suicide Hotline:1-800-784-8433 LifeLine:1-800-273-8255 Trevor Project:1-866-488-7386 Sexuality Support:1-800-246-7743 Eating Disorders Hotline:1-847-831-3438 Rape and Sexual Assault:1-800-656-4673 Grief Support:1-650-321-5272 Runaway:1-800-843-5200, 1-800-843-5678, 1-800-621-4000 Exhale:After Abortion Hotline/Pro-Voice: 1-866-4394253 Child Abuse:1-800-422-4453 UK Helplines: Samaritans (for any problem):08457909090 e-mail jo@samaritans.org Childline (for anyone under 18 with any problem):08001111 Mind infoline (mental health information):0300 123 3393 e-mail: info@mind.org.uk Mind legal advice… Read More Numbers for those who may need help

Geek Girls Rule! #427 – Kudos to Wizards of the Coast

WotC has begun suspending players from DCI (formerly Duelists Convocation International) for behavior violating their Code of Conduct, including engaging in open sexism and misogyny, such as “ranking” women they would like to “draft” into Magic on the basis of looks, and just in general being assholes.  This link here has the details. Now, some… Read More Geek Girls Rule! #427 – Kudos to Wizards of the Coast

Geek Girls Rule! #425 – What to Expect After you Apologize for Sexually Harassing/Assaulting Someone

So, you’ve seen the light.  Either you were dragged kicking and screaming out into it, or you stepped out of the shadows yourself to apologize for having victimized someone in the past.  There are several articles out there telling you how to apologize for for sexually harassing/assaulting someone. However, I want to talk to you… Read More Geek Girls Rule! #425 – What to Expect After you Apologize for Sexually Harassing/Assaulting Someone