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The Harm of an Algorithm

Part 3 of "Leaving Social Media." series Open in app or onlineThe Harm of an AlgorithmPart 3 of "Leaving Social Media." seriesLachrista GrecoMar 24SaveListenFrancesca Woodman, Space, Providence, Rhode Island (1976)Upgrade to paid for $5/month or $55/yearAlgorithmic Bias is a phenomenon that occurs w

17 hours ago

Glimmers & Glows

a new column for paid subscribers Open in app or onlineGlimmers & Glowsa new column for paid subscribersLachrista GrecoMar 21SaveListenUpgrade to paid for $5/month or $55/yearGlimmers & Glows is a new monthly column Im starting for paid subscribers (this first one is free).Im using the term glimmer

3 days ago

A Tool of Respair

Part 1 in the "Leaving Social Media." series Open in app or onlineA Tool of RespairPart 1 in the "Leaving Social Media." seriesLachrista GrecoMar 10SaveListenFrancesca Woodman, Untitled, Rome, Italy, 1977-1978 (Credit: Courtesy of Marian Goodman Gallery Woodman Family Foundation / Artists Rights So

2 weeks ago

Leaving Social Media?

a 4-part series Open in app or onlineLeaving Social Media.a 4-part seriesLachrista GrecoMar 3SaveListenFrancesca Woodman, From Space2, Providence, Rhode Island, 1976Just as physical institutions lack intelligence and awareness, so do institutions of the digitalFacebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat,

3 weeks ago

"Slow Pleasure" in a Fast World

Pleasure as a dial, not a switch Open in app or online"Slow Pleasure" in a Fast WorldPleasure as a dial, not a switchLachrista GrecoFeb 24SaveListenWhat are some sensations that feel pleasurable to you.My somatic therapist asked.The Guerrilla Feminist is a reader-supported publication.To receive new

1 month ago

The Sciatica of My Discontent

The body is a massive storage facilityan emotion and sensation archive that is not temperature controlled.Open in app or onlineThe Sciatica of My DiscontentThe body is a massive storage facilityan emotion and sensation archive that is not temperature controlled.Lachrista GrecoFeb 17SaveListenviaI ju

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Lachrista Greco just started a thread

Lachrista Greco just started a thread Lachrista Greco just started a threadJoin the chat for The Guerrilla Feminist now in the Substack app.From Lachrista Grecos subscriber chatopen.com/playlist/05AI6565TpcjQzih9vH1ke.si=jza77xNPQ2Cl6ZbYdjxqDA&pt=8c988e41da0b737cb58dbedd789e80e4Lachrista Greco The G

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My Mental Illness Isn't a "Success" Story

I've been on medication since I was 17.I've never been off of Zoloft as an adult, but does it matter.I say this, not because I was forced, but I also did not have a choice.My choice was to live or die.I resent the way some people talk about how they Open in app or onlineMy Mental Illness Isn't a "Su

1 month ago

'Anti-Aging' is Anti-Living

Excerpts from my interview with freelance beauty journalist, Jessica DeFino Open in app or online'Anti-Aging' is Anti-LivingExcerpts from my interview with freelance beauty journalist, Jessica DeFinoLachrista GrecoFeb 3SaveListenLast Friday, I did an Instagram Live interview withJessica DeFino.Jessi

1 month ago

The Ambivalence of Parenthood

I could go either way and be happy.It's stressful as hell.Open in app or onlineThe Ambivalence of ParenthoodI'm 37.I could go either way and be happy.It's stressful as hell.Lachrista GrecoJan 27SaveListenI didnt grow up with an inner knowing that I wanted to have a kid.I also didnt grow up with an i

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Polly Pocket Helped Me Through My Parents' Divorce

I had my own tiny worlds that never left meeven as my own world had abruptly changed Open in app or onlinePolly Pocket Helped Me Through My Parents' DivorceI had my own tiny worlds that never left meeven as my own world had abruptly changedLachrista GrecoJan 20SaveListenPolly Pocket Fairylight Wonde

2 months ago

Fainting as a Practice in Vulnerability

Fainting in front of hundreds of people sort of forces vulnerability Open in app or onlineFainting as a Practice in VulnerabilityFainting in front of hundreds of people sort of forces vulnerabilityLachrista GrecoJan 6SaveListenimage viaIn December of 2019, I passed out in front of 75-100 work collea

2 months ago

The Guerrilla Feminist Sampler

Want a taste of what I do here.Open in app or onlineThe Guerrilla Feminist SamplerWant a taste of what I do here.Lachrista GrecoJan 2SaveListenHere are 10 of my most popular posts:When You Feel Unsafe In Your Body & In The WorldI Lost My Dead Grandma's Al-Anon MedallionCults, MLMs & White WomenWhat

2 months ago

Always on Fire

Open in app or onlineAlways on FireMy last post of 2022.Lachrista GrecoDec 30SaveListenThomas Leech, Under and Over Marble (1991) overmarbled paper, underpainted in luminescent silverDear Readers, Historically, I have never been a fan of NYE, but I always participated in the festivities.I did this m

2 months ago

Twinkle Light Glow of a New Relationship

This is the most relaxed Ive ever felt at the beginning of a relationship.Open in app or onlineTwinkle Light Glow of a New RelationshipThis is the most relaxed Ive ever felt at the beginning of a relationship.Lachrista GrecoDec 23SaveListenby Christina HagerforsDear Readers, I am in the twinkle ligh

3 months ago

Not Your Capitalist Gift Guide

These are a few of my favorite things.Open in app or onlineNot Your Capitalist Gift GuideThese are a few of my favorite things.Lachrista GrecoDec 16SaveListenTHE_BURTONS/ GETTYDear Readers,We all know I dislike capitalismlike, a lot.Of course, I buy stuff, though.I do like THINGS, you know.And I do

3 months ago

A Restructure is Needed

Please fill out the poll.Open in app or onlineA Restructure is NeededPlease fill out the poll.Lachrista GrecoDec 2SaveListenA few thingsThe Guerrilla Feminist is reader-supported.Thank you to the 39 folks who pay monthly to support my work.If you want to be added to a paid plan, go here.Interested i

3 months ago

Friendship In The Time of Covid

How have your friendships survived or failed during the pandemic.Open in app or onlineFriendship In The Time of CovidHave your friendships survived, thrived, or failed during the pandemic.Lachrista GrecoNov 25SaveListenWhen I was a little girl, I used to pray for a group of friends.I typically had o

3 months ago

Ch-Ch-Changes

Open in app or onlineCh-Ch-ChangesA new job.Lachrista GrecoNov 18SaveListenA few thingsThe Guerrilla Feminist is reader-supported.Thank you to the 39 folks who pay monthly to support my work.If you want to be added to a paid plan, go here.Interested in a Digital Violence Survivor Support Group.Want

4 months ago

Girlhood Scars, ages 7-12

A Triptych Open in app or onlineGirlhood Scars, ages 7-12A TriptychLachrista GrecoNov 11SaveListenAges 7 - 12When I was seven I called Daniel, the most popular boy in my grade, and asked him out.He was already dating one of the most popular girls, Samantha.My friend Heather dared me to do it.My smal

4 months ago

Join my new subscriber chat

A private space for us to converse and connect Open in app or onlineJoin my new subscriber chatA private space for us to converse and connectLachrista GrecoNov 6SaveListenToday Im announcing a brand new addition to my Substack publication: the The Guerrilla Feminist subscriber chat.This is a convers

4 months ago

Fall is Not Fall-ing

This weather is distressing me Open in app or onlineFall is Not Fall-ing This weather is distressing meLachrista GrecoNov 4SaveListenBy Maggie ChiangA few thingsThe Guerrilla Feminist is reader-supported.Thank you to the 39 folks who pay monthly to support my work.If you want to be added to a paid p

4 months ago

The Reverberation of Heartbreak

Letters to a Broken Heart: A Revisiting Open in app or onlineThe Reverberation of HeartbreakLetters to a Broken Heart: A RevisitingLachrista GrecoOct 23ListenSaveIt has been a few weeks since the series, Letters to a Broken Heart, that Sophia Hembeck and I collaborated on has ended.Were each putting

5 months ago