My Vagina Doesn't Do the Dishes

By Suzanne Arden

An honest look at the misuse of power in our Patriarchal society and the complete disconnection we have with our feminine essence.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Jan 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9781982278984

Suzanne Arden

Suzanne still resides in a small town in southern Alberta with her husband Murray and their dog Lacy. Most weekends – when time allows – you will find them either on a road trip west to see their kids or camping and hiking and just enjoying the many incredible outdoor opportunities that surround them. She is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister and a friend, and she still finds time to write and to study many things including chakras, energy medicine, breathwork, coaching, meditation, yoga, Ho’oponopono, qi gong, quantum healing and reiki. She is an author, a business woman, an entrepeneur and a well-rounded, down-to-earth woman who is not afraid to take on any new challenge she finds intriguing. Her dream is to inspire people to live their best lives, fulfill their dreams and to live out their highest potential

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MY Vagina

DOESN’T

DO THE DISHES

SUZANNE ARDEN

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Copyright © 2022 Suzanne Arden.

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ISBN: 978-1-9822-7897-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-9822-7898-4 (e)

Balboa Press rev. date: 01/24/2022

"BOTH LIGHT AND SHADOW

ARE THE DANCE OF LOVE."

— RUMI

CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Suzanne Arden

Chapter 1 The Feminism Rising

Chapter 2 Sisterhood

Chapter 3 Women through history

Chapter 4 Toxic/Wounded Masculine

Chapter 5 Toxic/Wounded Feminine

Chapter 6 Balance

Chapter 7 Marriage

Chapter 8 Children

Chapter 9 Core Wounds

Chapter 10 We are not broken

Chapter 11 Patriarchy

Chapter 12 Sacred Womb

Chapter 13 limitless Possibilities

Chapter 14 Abuse

Chapter 15 Self-Love

Chapter 16 The Masculine and Feminine: Together at Last

References

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

To Murray - my soul supporter

For believing in me when I did not believe in myself, for the sacrifices you have made to allow me to create my dreams, and for your patience and unwavering love as I learn who I am and balance my own masculine and feminine. I love you.

To Corinne Ball

For the absolute support in getting this book finished. From the stunningly beautiful cover to your endless editing – you made my dream a reality. I can never thank you enough.

To Lani Huesken

My light, my inspiration, and my mentor. You inspire me everyday to look beyond what my eyes see, to look beyond what I perceive as real. You taught me what divine feminine looks like, acts like, and embodies. Your input on this book was perfect and inspiring. Thank you.

SUZANNE ARDEN

I grew up in rural Alberta in a very masculine dominant household. My dad was a very masculine man, and my mom was definitely not what you would call feminine. Mom was beautiful and kind, but she rarely wore makeup, jewelry, dresses or acted in a way that could be called feminine.

She worked hard, 6 days a week, for much less than she was worth, and still took care of her kids, her home, and her husband. Mom was not overly affectionate and kept her emotions in check at all times. We definitely did not learn emotional mastery at home.

Dad taught us how to take care of ourselves, we were strong, we could fight, we could defend. I rarely, if ever, wore dresses unless I absolutely had to, I lived in jeans and t-shirts, I had no clue how to style my hair and never wore jewelry.

The first time I ever felt feminine or anything resembling beautiful was my first wedding. I had a two-year-old and was almost 23 years old and I felt sexy and sensual and beautiful for the first time. The feeling did not last past that day but the memory of how I felt popped up over the next several years.

I still really did not start embracing my own feminine until this book started coming to me. The idea for this book started 5 years ago and I have been working everyday to be deserving of it. This book chose me to write it. I thought it was too bold, too daring, too much, for me to write. I quit on it many times. It kept coming back. In my heart, in my soul, I know I am worthy of being this Author.

My journey over the last 5 years has led me to love myself unconditionally, to quit doing what was expected of me, and to quit living an obligatory life. I went from working in an office for 15 years to writing this book, starting my own company, and choosing happiness.

Living from my core values has taught me how to live a life I love, and love the life I live, inspiring others to live from love, compassion, and freedom.

As Always

Love

Suzanne

CHAPTER ONE

THE FEMINISM RISING

CHAPTER ONE — THE FEMINISM RISING

What is the definition of a house slave?

What is the definition of a house wife?

House Slave

~A slave who worked, and often lived, in the house of the slave-owner, performing domestic labour. House slaves had many duties such as cooking, shopping, cleaning, being used as a sexual slave, serving meals, and caring for children.

House Wife

~A woman whose work is running or managing her family’s home. Her duties include caring for children, cooking, shopping, cleaning, and serving meals.

There really isn’t any difference except that now we get to choose who and if we marry. I am not a feminist. In fact, I believe that feminists did more harm than good in the battle for feminine equality. Feminists wanted equality – they wanted to be equal to men in every way. To me embracing my feminine is about BEING more feminine, embracing those qualities, not fighting to be more masculine. I want to be beautiful, sensual, intuitive, loving, nurturing, and healing. I want to dance and enjoy ceremonies and embrace my divine feminine essence. I want to wear makeup and jewelry and pretty dresses. I need community and women and relationships in my life. I do not want to work in construction, lift weights, and play football.

Traditional feminists have created a society of women who feel like they must do it all;