I was raised by a strict purity culture, and my father is a narcissistic sex addict
I would like to imagine life without hidden secrets or agendas. If my desires could be brought to life my childhood would have been completely different. ~~~~~ Until recently, I had never heard of the term "purity culture." When I learned more about it, everything began to come clear to me. The harsh feelings of betrayal stood out in my life countless times upon investing in space to process all the areas purity culture has entered into my way of thinking. Purity culture is gender expectations based on a strict stereotype. Men are expected to be strong, "masculine" leaders of the household, church, and society. Women are expected to support them -- to be pretty, "feminine," sweet, supportive wives and mothers. Before I go on into more detail, I can't help but notice things from that stereotype that has definite red flags. Never once did it mention men are to be fathers, but it surely intended on making clear to state about women becoming su