I messed up.
An Apology and TW for links in Afterimage 51
Hey there.
I believe relationships are sentient beings with their own physiology to support their functions. In Afterimage 51, I wrote about this, the role of culture in relationship, and some reflection on Jane Birkin and how we remember women.
What I didn't write about was a trigger warning. I am truly sorry if you've opened the links and found the trailers jarring.
For those of you who have yet to open the newsletter, please know the trailers to the films in the newsletter depict sexism, misogyny, and sexual predation.
While it was jarring for me to watch when I went through the final read before publishing, somehow it didn't occur to me to include a warning. I accepted it. It's sobering to see firsthand what an educated feminist can tolerate, and old patterns of resignation and acceptance, despite personal conviction.
For now, I will leave the links as they are. Rereading this installment is giving me more to think about and question:
Misogyny and violence: What do we tolerate or chalk up to "culture" and "era"?
Relationship dynamics: Ingenue and Genius, age gap and control
How talented women are represented in images: Alone or with a powerful man?
The cult of youth
Thank you for being here and being part of these explorations, and my learning journey.
I learn so much writing to you and also hearing from you. Please reach out and let me know if I'm missing anything, or if you have any thoughts or questions, or resources for me. I value your presence here.
In Gratitude,
Akiko
