Lori Alexander 38: Still Cooking "Healthy" Meals?

[Frog99]

I have an 8 year old son. He would not be phased by a woman breastfeeding. He certainly wouldn’t engage me in convo about the visual difference of breasts. He easily grasps the fact that we are all unique in our appearance. 

Perhaps he doesn’t have issues because we have taught him that God created us and there is no shame in our bodies.,.

[smittykins]

"She told me that it made her uncomfortable when women breastfed in front of her because it was a trigger for her as she was recovering from her addiction and had renounced her attraction to men."

Shouldn't that be "had renounced her attraction to women"? 

[Sarah92]

@Frog99 that's what I was thinking, the woman could have used it as a wonderful teaching moment about respecting a woman's body, the beautiful difference God created us with. Also she could have taught him about self-control. But nope let's put the responsibility on the woman.

A page I follow, Ezer Rising I think it was, wrote a post on how the not causing a weaker brother to stumble thing was often used to police how women dress. My question to that was, at what point do we expect the weaker brother to become a stronger brother? When do we hold him accountable for learning self-control and discipline? Why must the woman always be the stronger and be responsible for protecting a man from lusting?

For a group of people who do not want woman to have any power or control they certainly tend to give women just that. Being bothered by women preachers;being bothered about their bodies; worrying about feminism; giving them power to make sure the man doesn't cheat, all that concern and worry is giving women a weird sort of power over you. Perhaps instead of harping on these fallen Jezebels these fundamental comps should instead be earnestly praying for them and giving their concerns over to God. 

[Timetraveler]

"was a lesbian at one time". Is that the same as "she was straight at one time"?

Seriously, these people.

[refugee]

34 minutes ago, Timetraveler said:

"was a lesbian at one time". Is that the same as "she was straight at one time"?

Seriously, these people.

Oh, yeah. Because in their world, gays are either created by trauma, or they’re recruited. Because of the active “gay agenda” that paints a target on fundies’ children, at least in the minds of the parents and their pastors who are preaching this garbage and fear-mongering, they can sound pretty hysterical and clueless when they get going on the topic.

Case in point: Target’s restrooms. (Which I saw on various people’s Facebook explosions portrayed with hand-wringing as part of the gay conspiracy. Really.)

[Florita]

1 hour ago, LimeKitty said:

But let's all be honest here - deep down we all know it was God Himself who deleted these reviews. 

Because we all know, giving her book a 1-star review is the same as giving God and His Ways a 1-star review.

[smittykins]

1 hour ago, Timetraveler said:

"was a lesbian at one time". Is that the same as "she was straight at one time"?

Seriously, these people.

Also, to many of these people, gay is something you do, not something you are; therefore, once you stop having teh ghey secks, you're not gay anymore. 

[SuperNova]

Oh, Rebecca Martinez, you sweet summer child. Her imaginary friend was addicted to the lesbians and boobies are a trigger. If this shit is true, and I highly doubt it, why didn't she and her one-time lesbian friend just turn around? If we're talking about personal accountability and they believe that this brazen breastfeeding hussy should cover up, don't they have as much responsibility to turn the f*@k around? 

Guess what else? Men like boobs. And why not? They're beautiful. If I was Rebecca and my son told me he really likes looking at boobs, I agree with @Sarah92, it becomes a teaching moment. But I probably would have laughed about it later. Kids are honest.

My favorite part is the last line "when breast are out and about." Like women are just taking them out to get some fresh air and exercise. Just hanging out, walking my boobs. 

It's amazing to me that fundies have such high modesty standards and yet there's no where else in my life where I spend this much time talking about tits!

[Liza]

25 minutes ago, smittykins said:

was a lesbian at one time". Is that the same as "she was straight at one time"?

Seriously, these people

Yep, I had a friend who confided in me after 3 years that she had at one time "been a lesbian" (maybe .. because she thought she was turned on by women).  Then said she is straight now and has a boyfriend but they don't do the sex thing.   

Well, what could I say?  Except,  uh huh ... and move the conversation on.  Clearly I think their belief system forces them to lie to themselves.  

[feministxtian]

my youngest was and is a boob man. He was my long-term nursling (he got cut off at age 2 when he pulled my shirt up in the store), and to this day...yeah, boobs are his thing. So? He's learned to be subtle about it...however, when he watched his sister nurse her newborn (not watch...umm...it was more of we were all together, and she was feeding the baby) he didn't think twice about it. Neither did he when his wife nursed their baby. Personally, I think there's a difference between boobs nursing babies and boobs hanging out of a navy blue top cut down to there...one is useful, the other is showing off...ya know? And...well, Lori is the one who rants on boobs and publicly posts a picture of that navy blue top. She ain't got jack to say about anything anyway because she's a hypocritical shrew who needs to just shut the fuck up. 

[3splenty]

Oh lord, Lori would have had a field day with a relative of mine.  She would always join the men while nursing her offspring (which no one objected to, but she wouldn't sit with them otherwise), but after nursing, she let her breasts out "to air" for a half hour.  She'd grab them and massage them...when asked to cover them up or go to a different room, she'd cry and pout and accuse people of trying to starve her kid.  But if anyone else breastfed, she'd have a fit.  Yeah, she was interesting.  Lol

I have no issues with breastfeeding.  If it works for you, great!  If not, that's okay, too (It didn't work for me).  You know what?  We also have the option to ignore or look away.  Its not rocket science.

[usmcmom]

What am I missing?  This reads as though her son has seen her breasts enough to be able to compare them to other women. Am I crazy?  Have these people finally driven me over the edge?!?

[3splenty]

I noticed that, also.  For being obsessed with modesty, she must not practice it.

[Fascinated]

When her ‘son seen another women’s breast’...well, that is indeed proof that she is a moron and also that men and small boys just cannot look away.  They simply can’t, poor things. 

[Koala]

Lori:

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It’s shocking to me how many “Christian” women are offended by posts like this. I guess they’re not interested in learning about modesty and discretion from an older woman.

Yes, Lori.  Call someone's salvation into question because they disagree with you about breastfeeding.  Real classy.  (I'd like to see her try to call Zsu Zsu a "Christian", since she believes it's totally acceptable to nurse uncovered).

Anyway, not to worry Lori.  As the book reviews posted a page or so back prove, MANY women are interested in learning from older women.  They just aren't interested in learning from YOU (a "godly" older "Christian").  

[Sarah92]

What I'm wondering about is why they're assuming he liked the boobs in a sexual way. He was seven so I suppose it's possible but he's a little young. TBH boobs are kinda interesting so he might have just thought they were cool and different. It's a body part feeding a small human. What's not amazing and interesting about that? Plus they looked different then what he'd seen so he might have been curious. 

Also I call bs on the lesbian story. I don't know why even a (ex) lesbian would be turned on by seeing a woman breastfeeding unless she was watching some weird breastfeeding porn. But I could be wrong. I can't help but think maybe this poor woman confessed that she had been a lesbian and addicted to porn and Rebecca assumed she was triggered by someone breastfeeding. 

[LimeKitty]

6 minutes ago, Koala said:

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 (I'd like to see her try to call Zsu Zsu a "Christian", since she believes it's totally acceptable to nurse uncovered).

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It's a sad, as well as terrifying, day when Lori makes Zsu sound somewhat sane.

[Carol]

3 hours ago, SuperNova said:

Oh, Rebecca Martinez, you sweet summer child. Her imaginary friend was addicted to the lesbians and boobies are a trigger. If this shit is true, and I highly doubt it, why didn't she and her one-time lesbian friend just turn around? If we're talking about personal accountability and they believe that this brazen breastfeeding hussy should cover up, don't they have as much responsibility to turn the f*@k around? 

Guess what else? Men like boobs. And why not? They're beautiful. If I was Rebecca and my son told me he really likes looking at boobs, I agree with @Sarah92, it becomes a teaching moment. But I probably would have laughed about it later. Kids are honest.

My favorite part is the last line "when breast are out and about." Like women are just taking them out to get some fresh air and exercise. Just hanging out, walking my boobs. 

It's amazing to me that fundies have such high modesty standards and yet there's no where else in my life where I spend this much time talking about tits!

 Well, I seen two breasts out and about today, arguing over the last of the Delice de Bourgogne at Whole Foods Market.

 

[TeddyBonkers]

I vividly remember the first time i wanted to BF in public.  I went into the ladies room to adjust my top, latched Older Bonkers, and tried to walk out to the waiting room while carrying her. 

SPOILER ALERT: it didn't work.

 

[Curious]

I'd like to know where all these breastfeeding women that are showing anything but some side boob are.  I've seen a fair few women breastfeeding in public and can't think of a single one where I've actually seen any actual boob.   

Once the baby is latched on, there is a giant head hiding the majority of the boob, IME. 

I really enjoy the women that put hats that look like nipples on thier breastfeeding babies.  I crack up every time and think "good for you breastfeeder, good for you"

Edit to add:  the woman in the picture is actually showing a lot more boob than most women I see out breastfeeding (I don't have a problem with it, just making an observation).  Most women I've seen pull their shirt up or unbutton the first few buttons so there really is nothing to see once the baby is latched on.

[Frog99]

@Sarah92 that’s a good point. I don’t know why it was assumed he had sexual interest- except some of them think that the slightest glance of a body part will lead the child down the path of porn (there were similar comments by a poster on one of lori’s blog posts a while back). 

As I think about this- I am 43 years old. I have seen a number of women breastfeed in my lifetime- usually uncovered. I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone’s breast.

@Curious I LOVE those hats! I don’t think I’ve seen anyone around here with them. Someone should mail them to Lori as a gift for the grand babies she is expecting!

[Curious]

3 hours ago, usmcmom said:

What am I missing?  This reads as though her son has seen her breasts enough to be able to compare them to other women. Am I crazy?  Have these people finally driven me over the edge?!?

That was the thing that caught my attention as well.  Maybe she lets it all hang out while breastfeeding in the privacy of her own home.   The fact he could tell the difference when seeing what I can only assume is a small amount of stranger boob would be way more concerning to me and would make me think I'm showing my son too much of my own body.  I don't think I'd jump right to my 8 year thinking sexually though.

[Imrlgoddess]

13 hours ago, mango_fandango said:

LORI IS BATSHIT Y’ALL

But seriously. I don’t know what she’s smoking. But it sure ain’t common sense or kindness or compassion.

As soon as I read this I immediately thought: I don't know what she's smokng either but she's lipping the joint & effing up the rotation! Its *puff puff PASS* Lori! Quit bogartin'!  

 

Sorry, I just got home from a long French Catholic wake with a trad Catholic funeral to follow in the morning. If I smoked I'd be all over it tonight. I guess I'll have to settle for the merlot! 

[AlwaysDiscerning]

Since we know Lori shops at Costco (Her indoor lemon tree is from there) this article really was an aha moment

https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilymester/what-is-it-about-costco?utm_term=.dcmd2v3Am6#.jxpVMJYR2A

"When I say Costco is for families, I should clarify that I don’t mean all families can feasibly shop there. The average Costco shopper has an income of $100,000, and Costco tends to open stores in states where wealthier people live. The lower-income shoppers who could most benefit from the savings of buying in bulk are, by and large, priced out of the game, because the ability to shop at Costco and its ilk carries many hidden requirements: membership fees, a car, proximity to a limited set of stores, and of course, more cash upfront to buy a pack of eight sirloins in one go, instead of just two. Paying less in this way is, ironically, the privilege of the relatively well-off."

 

[Hisey]

I see that the pic of Lori in her low cut blue shirt is back on her Amazon page. The trouble is, it really can't be seen (unless you click "View all Images"). 

There are four pictures that are visible. Two are pictures of Lori in immodest clothing.  The other two are 1. A picture of Jilly and her husband and 2. a picture of Lori's Table of Contents

I wish either Jilly or the Table of Contents could be removed. That way, the Blue Shirt picture would be clearly visible to anyone who comes to Lori's page on Amazon.

Her readers need to get a look at "modest" clothing, Lori-style.