I first wrote this article way back in 2015, and so much more before that, under the banner of #IntersectionalNonMonogamy. But then had nonBlack ppl try to claim it. Whatever. Anyway, I then renamed my shit #IntegratedNonMonogamy, which still includes Black nonman-centered intersectionality, and now you can take the second iteration of the course - updated and integrated with The Metanoiac Portal!! Here's another sneak peek about some polya myths, a tidbit from "How to Be a Game Changer": "I’m saying that after the move to more patriarchal-inclined cultures, the notion of ownership seeped into every facet of our lives. I’m saying that even though many countries have outlawed slavery, owning your loved ones is still the norm. The concept of ownership is still so dreadfully common. It is the only instance in which it is considered okay, and even laudable, to exert control over another person’s actions, behaviors, and feelings... "This is why couple privilege is even a thing. Because people think of themselves in units instead of as individuals. They no longer think of themselves or others as humans first and foremost. Their partners are their property. Their children are their property. They force their loved ones to go to plays they hate, they encourage them to lie if they look fat in a dress, they tamp down on watching porn because their partner hates it. They control the other’s finances, travel, and social interactions. One partner belittles and guilt trips the other and the other partner withdraws and becomes passive aggressive... "Is it any wonder that abuse is still so widespread? 1 in 3 isn’t an anomaly; it’s a disgrace. These abusive ideals are embedded into our cultures and thrust upon us all from such young ages. And many people never shake them off. "No, not even polyamory will save you." If you want to sign up for the lowest-level course, please do. The first cohort will begin in July. https://the-metanoiac-portal.mn.co/posts/integrated-non-monogamy-session-four-how-to-be-a-game-changer