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Unlearning “You Must Be a Mother” PART 2 | Legally Clueless Ep346

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Part 2 of this series follows a Brenda, deepening her path toward a childfree life; from navigating painful periods and stigma around tampons, to learning contraception, witnessing friends’ very different pregnancy choices, facing healthcare gatekeeping around permanent options, and finally finding language and courage through a childfree community. In this episode: Body literacy over pain and shameTampon myths, contraception, and informed choiceAbortion, pregnancy in school, and compassionHealthcare gatekeeping vs. consent-centered careCommunity as mirror: “I’m not alone”Content note: Menstrual pain, abortion, stigma. Group Therapy (3-Part Series) on Childhood Trauma. Ticket portal closes Thursday (Oct 9). We’ll explore: Signs of childhood wounds, how they show up in adulthood, trauma responses & coping, trauma bonds, healing your inner child, and more.Facilitators: Symon Murage, Margaret Wachira, Catherine NjorogeDates: Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 6 (Saturdays)Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (EAT)Cost: KES 4,500 for all three sessions (limited slots)Register: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/?product=68543Stay Connected Newsletter: www.legallycluelessafrica.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/legallycluelessafrica/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@legallycluelessafricaYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/LegallyCluelessYoutubeShare your story: forms.gle/kMn7Wae5N563JFGQ8Listen & subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods. New episodes every Monday.

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