Or, Kameron Hurley is a genius.

I’ve been trying to articulate this thought myself for quite some time:

I don’t believe people live without friendship, without laughter, without any joy in their lives. Women who’ve had cliterodectimies do, in fact, still have a sense of humor and take joy (or not) in their children (maybe they take joy in flowers instead. Or making pottery. Or whatever). Even slaves dance. Abused women have been known to sing.

It’s important to remember that.

And not just when you’re reading Touched by Venom.