The Ghislaine Maxwell Spiral: Recent Episodes
Zeda Grace
A series of chapters examining the possibility over whether I was raised with the intention of eventually being sold to the highest bidder in some culturally-acceptable version of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein's pedophilic ring
The forward to the second trilogy (very Lord of the Rings style, if I do say so myself), reiterating the familial history and amount of mental health work I've undergone through the years.
Drawing the rabbit hole to a close, I ponder the ties of my trauma to the current confusion over my sexual identity.
Examining the results of an abusive relationship on my biochemical make-up, whether it was my parent's decimated marriage or my own experience with abuse is a good ole chicken-or-the-egg debate as to why my dating history is so turbulent.
Looking from a broader perspective at our treatment of women throughout history, I acknowledge the hypocrisy of our standards for women versus how we actually treat them.
Discussing the effects a conservative upbringing has on standards of sexuality for women.
Expressing my frustrations with the "progressive" nature of a woman's place in the 21st century, I highlight the necessity of destigmatizing female sexuality.
Touching on the impacts of our consumerism culture and prioritization of wealth in favor of community, this episode delves into the motivation behind the pull.
Diving further into my past, the themes of international diplomacy begin to emerge, and I recount the misplaced attempt to coerce me into "presenting myself to high society" as a debutante.
The beginning of the Ghislaine Maxwell spiral.
We cover the background of my family's military history and set the scene of my childhood: frozen in a historically preserved 1950's military/farming town, I consider the possibilities of my Grandpa's involvement with the Department of Defense.
The first series of podcasts begins a re-telling of my blog's initial posts: The Ghislaine Maxwell series.
In it, I dare to delve into the realm of my family's secrets--entrapped in themes of national security, international diplomacy, and a woman's place in the world.