True crime documentaries: helpful or hurtful?

If you follow my blog in any capacity, it is no secret that my husband and I thoroughly enjoy watching true crime documentaries. We specifically enjoy the Netflix American Murder documentary series, and I believe we have seen all of them to date. We are almost finished watching the most recent release depicting the tragic … More True crime documentaries: helpful or hurtful?

‘This is the Zodiac Speaking’: A chilling take on one of America’s most notorious serial killers

I’ve read on more than one occasion that people who are able to relax while watching true crime productions are more than likely not terribly well mentally. Seeing as my husband and I both find watching true crime documentaries relaxing, I suppose if things do go south, at least we will be in the thick … More ‘This is the Zodiac Speaking’: A chilling take on one of America’s most notorious serial killers

‘The Murder of Laci Peterson’: a chilling Netflix documentary

My husband and I are both fans of true crime documentaries. I never used to be into them prior to meeting Blaine; he is the one who kind of spurred my interest in true crime shows and series, and without sounding like a wimp, I prefer to watch them with him as opposed to by … More ‘The Murder of Laci Peterson’: a chilling Netflix documentary

Netflix’s American Nightmare: victim blaming at its finest

When I studied at university, I majored in English, which most of you already know, and I minored in women and gender studies. One of the key teachings we discussed in my women and gender courses was the concept of victim blaming, and if you’re unfamiliar with it, allow me to explain. Victim blaming is … More Netflix’s American Nightmare: victim blaming at its finest

Have you seen Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal?

Quite a few years back now, I remember reading a story via Daily Mail discussing a seriously complex murder investigation that was unfolding in South Carolina. Perhaps the case caught my eye because I have family in South Carolina; regardless of the reason why I started minimally following this story, I certainly was not anticipating … More Have you seen Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal?