food for though – AMSTERDIVE

by Ana V. Martins

It’s Women’s Day and I can’t stand it

I don’t think F e M i N i S T mugs, T-shirts and stationary will improve the cause. I don’t think women selling “female empowerment” on Instagram feeds, courses, and business summits will improve the cause. Defying the status-quo, participating in political decisions, and being a living example of autonomy and critical thinking will.

by Ana V. Martins

In Praise Of Single Life

If you just entered singledom, CONGRATULATIONS. I’ve been single myself for almost a year, and I can vouch for it. This is how, this is why.

by Ana V. Martins

“Do your own research,” they say

Do your own research and understand that, when shit hits the fan, we all depend on hospitals, not pranic healers. And this is coming from a person who receives pranic healings herself, so hear me out.

by Ana V. Martins

Exaggeration aside, offline weekends are saving my sanity

For six months, I have been logging off Instagram every Friday before midnight and only going back on Monday. I was expecting to feel hungover with no dopamine kicks; to squeak like an animal in a trap. To my surprise, the opposite happened.

by Ana V. Martins

What surviving cancer taught me about racism

Although I got diagnosed last summer, although my tumor is already gone, I am still getting treatment. You are about to learn how and why. I welcome you to this multidimensional ride with me. The journey may be confronting but, as a cancer survivor, I can assure you, it’s all worth it in the end.