Cathren Housley

Cathren is a multidisciplinary artist and a board member of the Peace Flag Project. Current projects: giant flags, documentary films and children's workshops with the Providence Community Libraries. Website: thepeaceflagproject.org


Advice from the Trenches: Learning to Trust

Dear C, I was in an abusive relationship for about a decade. With the help of a therapist and some wonderful friends, I found my way out. Since becoming single, I have not been able to have a normal relationship. I don’t trust anyone, have trouble approaching women and have huge problems with commitment. As […]

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Advice from the Trenches: An Arrangement Is Not a Relationship

Dear C: I have been dating a woman many years my senior for about 18 months. We have had a great relationship that has never been boring or status quo. We are both very independent, live in different cities, and travel for our work. When we first got together she admitted that she was somewhat […]

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Advice from the Trenches: Social Media Hell

Dear C: I realize now that I got involved with “Jack” because I was lonely. He’s creative, entertaining, and really cute, but he also had drastic mood swings and seemed lost without attention. I didn’t mind “sharing” him with several other women he’d call or message when the impulse struck him to “get his thoughts […]

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