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Gossip is good

Gossip is goodby: Velma GentzschPublished on: 10/04/2026

Gossip is how we stay connected. How we build relationships. How we make sure that those in our community have what they need and are treating each other well.

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Gossip is good

Why pleasure?

Why pleasure? by: Velma GentzschPublished on: 26/03/2026

Because I want to live in a world where women are valued, and I see the first step as women valuing themselves. And pleasure is the bridge to that.

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Why pleasure?

To substack or not to substack...

To substack or not to substack...by: Velma GentzschPublished on: 20/03/2026

I heard a “you should be on substack” from somewhere. I had a choice. I could listen to the shoulds and let myself feel bad about all the shoulds I wasn’t doing.

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To substack or not to substack...

Punctuation is Overrated

Punctuation is Overratedby: Velma GentzschPublished on: 19/03/2026

I am no longer allowing perfectionism to silence me.

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Punctuation is Overrated