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more about #penelopetrunk more comments → Angua van der Woodsen: I think part of the reason she's gotten so much shit over this is not just that she posted about her miscarriage, but that she posted about her miscar... more » itsonreserve: I don't think expressing a miscarriage to the public is necessarily equal to TMI. Yes, the baby was not wanted by Penelope, but her blog and personal... more » clevernamehere: Sex isn't dirty or shameful either, that doesn't mean I want to hear about it at work. If a woman experiences a miscarriage as a death, I understand ... more » sensitivitycop: Nothing that is a biological function should be shameful. But as one who has been the moral support of a spouse who has gone though miscarriage 3 tim... more » Valkyrie607: It's sort a misleading quote, where Trunk asks why a miscarriage is too private to discuss at work. It seems as if a lot of people didn't read the art... more » TheExperience: I think a lot of the debate here stems from the fact that the Tweet sounds very flip, whether she meant it to or not. Like - "In a board meeting. Had ... more » applejuice: Something that I am not seeing discussed regarding this story is the fact that Trunk has publically said in the past that she has Apergers and that ha... more » jayne.willoughby: The grief of a miscarriage is often disenfranchised. Why are we squemish about this kind of loss? Maybe it's considered too private because it makes... more » curiousgeorgiana: Of course it's not shameful! My menstrual cycle is not shameful either-- nor is my ear wax, but I don't discuss them in a professional setting. #twitter more » Penny: "Too private" is not synonymous to "dirty/evil/shameful." Everyone has different privacy barometers. #twitter more » kyotokitty: Firstly, good for Trunk for talking about this so matter-of-factly. Frankly, I know people who felt this relieved and unemotional about their own abor... more » JessIsElf-ity: It really makes my day to see a woman who is unashamed of wanting and actively seeking out an abortion. Women should not have to feel shamed for somet... more » Cimorene: I love this. I love that she was so honest, and was not flustered when that asshole was clearly trying to get her to have an emotional reaction--do yo... more » MizJenkins: This clip does nothing to change my original opinion. This woman's tone and body language are those of a bratty teenager. Is there a way to advocate... more » That_little_attention_whore: I admire Trunk's ability to speak openly about her experiences. I also think it's bizarre that all of a sudden, people are freaking out because "ZOMG ... more » -
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The Tweet Heard Round The World
"Some people say that a miscarriage is too private to discuss at work. But why? It's an important part of a woman's experience. It is not dirty or evil or shameful." - Penelope Trunk in the Guardian today. [Guardian] -
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A Reconsideration Of Penelope Trunk, The Miscarriage-Tweeting Career Advisor
Last week, career advisor Penelope Trunk Twittered about her miscarriage, sending the blogosphere into a frenzy. I, for one, was nonplussed. But after watching Trunk hold her own with CNN's Rick Sanchez, I've changed my mind. To a point. More » -
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What Was Penelope Trunk Thinking Twittering About Her Miscarriage?
Columnist, blogger, and CEO of the career site Brazencareerist.com Penelope Trunk sent a Tweet so unprecedented in its TMI-ness that it's now national news — but hopefully not part of the abortion debate. For the love of god, why? More » -
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Sexual Harassment Is A Crime Of Power, Not Passion
In the wake of a new study on the nature of sexual harassment, a spate of articles have been published exploring the new digital dangers for women in the work place. But where are the solutions?
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4 Job Tips From Sarah Palin
To many, Sarah Palin's resignation was irresponsible, unprofessional, even bizarre. But to Penelope Trunk, it was inspirational! She offers four job tips based on Palin's colossal cop-out — and we offer our own versions, after the jump. More »
