Hi. Has the book been chosen for tonight? Thanks.

Sexy But Psycho: How the Patriarchy Uses Women’s Trauma Against Them (2022) by Dr. Jessica Taylor is a fierce critique of the psychiatric and mental health systems. Taylor argues that society pathologizes women’s natural responses to trauma, poverty, and abuse, using clinical diagnoses to discredit and control them. [1, 2] Key Themes and Arguments: - Pathologization of Survival: The book asserts that labels like "Borderline Personality Disorder" are weaponized to dismiss women as "crazy" or "difficult" when they react to patriarchal oppression. - Historical Control: Taylor explores how women have long been medicated and locked up for defying traditional gender roles and societal expectations. - De-medicalizing Trauma: She advocates for removing the clinical labels from women's trauma, arguing that their psychological distress is a symptom of a sick society, not a brain defect.

Everyone says don’t worry! Love yourself! Sleep! Duh, but *HOW.* Suggestions welcome.

Is there a mtg on HeyPeers today?

1) I would love to discuss how to arrive to where we are stable for the workforce, money making etc. 2) I want to talk about combating the financial burden due to forced hospitalization and medication.