Bottoms UP

Bottoms UP

Kim Brassor
Published on: 20/09/2026

Kim writes from the depths, turning painful memories into honest, powerful stories that surface only when they're ready to be told.

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When Did Whimsical Become a Bad Word

When Did Whimsical Become a Bad Word

Kim Brassor
Published on: 24/07/2026

Why is a whimsical girl adorable but a whimsical 70-year-old woman a 'concern'? Explore the hidden cost of usefulness—and what we can do about it.

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The Tape Is Not Universal: Two Reels, One Wound, Different Architects

The Tape Is Not Universal: Two Reels, One Wound, Different Architects

Kim Brassor
Published on: 17/07/2026

Two different "tapes" shape women's conditioning across race. Kim Brassor of The COVE explores how patriarchy and racism script distinct wounds—and healing paths.

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Excess Baggage

Excess Baggage

Kim Brassor
Published on: 03/07/2026

A stowaway metaphor for inherited trauma: one woman traces generational conditioning to freeze, please, and comply — and finally learns to say no.

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