A review by moonyreadsbystarlight
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
3.5
This would have greatly benefited from a cowriter or strong editor, however I still really appreciate this. And considering everything, I really understand why she wouldn't want a cowriter or anyone else to have their hands on her story.
Her story is reflective of so many things wrong with society, from the textbook misogyny she experienced post-breakup to the isolating postpartum depression, to the even less talked about experience of conservatorship. I think it will make a lot of people feel seen and her story of conservatorship will hopefully open a much wider conversation about familial abuse, disability justice, and bodily autonomy for all.
Her story is reflective of so many things wrong with society, from the textbook misogyny she experienced post-breakup to the isolating postpartum depression, to the even less talked about experience of conservatorship. I think it will make a lot of people feel seen and her story of conservatorship will hopefully open a much wider conversation about familial abuse, disability justice, and bodily autonomy for all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Medical trauma, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Ableism, Drug use, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Miscarriage, Death, and Child abuse
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Eating disorder and Alcoholism