Feminism has undoubtedly given way to a generation of women who view giving birth as a detriment to their careers and freedom. Dr. Catherine Pakaluk, professor of social research and economic thought, author of “Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth,” and mother of eight children, and Allie Beth Stuckey of “Relatable,” believe those women may be making a mistake, especially regarding their mental health. “Do you think that childlessness is contributing to the explosion of dependance on SSRIs, especially among women? Anxiety, depression, deaths of despair. I mean, it’s women over 40 that really are taking, it seems, the lion’s share of these antidepressant, anti-anxiety medications,” Stuckey asks Pakaluk. “I’m not an expert on the connection between those two things, but it came out of my conversations with so many people that, I think the language a lot of people used, was sort of like ‘a baby is like a sunlamp,’” Pakaluk responds. And the women who don’t have children end up attempting to replace their desire to nurture with less fulfilling alternatives. “They mother through politics, and sort of social justice causes, and to borrow a phrase, kind of toxic empathy,” Pakaluk says. “We are meant to have these incredible empathy muscles. I mean, this is part of being a great mom.” “Misplaced mothering absolutely manifests itself in a lot of women who would probably call themselves liberal women, thinking that they are defending the least of these, or the most vulnerable, because they believe that whatever victim, or proclaimed victim that the media hoists up, needs their defense, needs their nurturing,” Stuckey agrees. Pakaluk notes that these things are not as “naturally fulfilling” to women, “which leads us back to where you started this question of ‘is this fueling our anxiety, our depression.’” “These are really big questions, but I think they’re questions we’re not asking to our peril. They’re also very awkward questions, I would say, for a country that has been committed to abortion rights,” she adds. Want more from Allie Beth Stuckey?To enjoy more of Allie’s upbeat and in-depth coverage of culture, news, and theology from a Christian, conservative perspective, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

Two golfers will play in a PGA Tour event after they were accidentally allowed to compete in a prequalifying round for the tournament.The PGA Tour made a wild error that may actually result in more viewership for the inaugural Black Desert Championship this weekend. Typically, tour events have qualification rounds known as a Monday qualifier tournament. During this round, players who are not already qualified for the event compete in a one-round competition for a limited number of spots. However, even that has a qualifying portion.If a golfer is a member of the PGA, PGA Tour Champions (tour for age 50+), or the Korn Ferry Tour (developmental tour), they are exempt from the Monday qualifying event. Players who are not exempt must play in a prequalifying event to earn a spot in the Monday qualifier.It's a complicated process, but there has seemingly never been an issue with it, until now.'It was a clerical error by our tournament director.'How did it happen?Outlet Monday Q uncovered that four players, who were not exempt, were able to skip the prequalifying event and successfully enroll in the Monday qualifier for the Black Desert Championship. Golfers R.J. Manke, Chris Korte, John Sands, and Riley Lewis were all accidentally listed in the Monday qualifier field."It was a clerical error by our tournament director," the Utah PGA told the outlet. "It is our first PGA Tour Monday, and he just made an error. He has done hundreds of tournaments without an issue. He just missed this one."Some players were outraged when they found out the other golfers were able to skip a total of three prequalifiers for the upcoming tournament, and at least one contacted the tour.Korte, who skipped the prequalifying rounds, also called the tour to confirm his exemption was accurate. He told Monday Q that even though he signed up for the prequalifying rounds, he was reimbursed for those, remained exempt, and was in the Monday qualifier.This mass of confusion left the PGA Tour in a tough spot, but after discussions with its legal team, the organization eventually decided to refund the entry fee for the four players and remove them from the Monday qualifier. Three players took it on the chin, while the fourth allegedly called the PGA Tour and asked to be reimbursed for his travel expenses.As a result, the PGA then reversed course and decided to let the golfers play on in the qualifier.According to Korte, the phone calls he received about being booted from the qualifier and being put back in came within 30 minutes of each other.How did they do?The Monday qualifier went ahead as scheduled with the four asterisked golfers. Amazingly, Korte and Sand both shot 64s and finished at -8, earning spots in the Black Desert Championship. According to Golf.com, two other golfers who qualified in the traditional sense also moved on to the big tournament.Not only will all eyes be on the two luck-stricken golfers when the tournament starts on Thursday, but there is now an embedded rivalry between the pair of traditional qualifiers and the accidental qualifiers.Korte is scheduled to tee off at 11:19 a.m. ET on Thursday, while Sand's tee time is 11:35 a.m. ET. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Nothing beats a gun's feedback in a solid shooter. Doom's super shotgun, Gears of War's active reload, and Warhammer 40k Boltgun's, well, boltgun. The crunch of the enemy as they crumble at your power is something that words can't even accurately describe. You start playing and you just know. I've not seen much of Bloodshed yet, a new and upcoming roguelike FPS that's harkening back to the '90s greats, but I can already tell it knows how to make a gun. The launch isn't far off either, and you can take it for a test drive right now on Steam. Continue reading Frenetic roguelike FPS Bloodshed is all ’90s vibes, and you can try it now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Free Steam games, Best roguelike games

Beloved survival crafting game The Planet Crafter has a whole new world to explore. While it’s yet to scale to the colossal heights of Satisfactory, the 2024 space game has already proven itself a worthy rival to the likes of No Man’s Sky and Astroneer, boasting an incredible 96% rating from just shy of 40,000 Steam reviews. If you’ve had your fill of terraforming and engineering the base game’s barren wasteland into a beautiful, flourishing paradise, the first Planet Crafter DLC is here to whisk you away to a new home - and the best part is that you don’t all need to buy a copy to jump into multiplayer. Continue reading Survival game The Planet Crafter’s first DLC lets you join others without buying

Is Infinity Nikki on Steam? The fifth installment in the Nikki series is nearly here, and now we can play on PC, we're wondering where we'll be able to download the game so we can dive into our new wardrobe and explore with our cat companion, Momo. The Infinity Nikki release date isn't far off and the gacha game is now in closed beta, accessible via the game's official launcher if your sign up was successful. If, however, you haven't had a chance to play yet, or you're wondering how to access Infinity Nikki on PC if you've previously played on mobile, here's everything we know about whether the open-world game is coming to Steam. Continue reading Is Infinity Nikki on Steam? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best relaxing games, Best anime games, Best life games

Where is Sihek in the Deeds of a Champion quest? Once you've completed the main quest in Diablo 4, your real journey begins. End-game content is the real meat for true Diablo players, and one of the first quests you'll take on is called Deeds of a Champion. There is a slight issue, however, in that an NPC may not appear for you if you haven't had a chance to wrap up some other quests elsewhere. Here's how to solve the missing Sihek issue in Deeds of a Champion. The Diablo 4 DLC is out, and players are already barrelling along in their journies. Whether you've opted to take on the new Spiritborn class, or you're honing your abilities with another of Diablo 4's best builds, the story mode is no joke, especially on one of the harder Diablo 4 difficulties. There is one thing that cannot be overcome with raw power, though, and that's a missing NPC. Continue reading Where is Sihek in Diablo 4 Deeds of a Champion? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes

It’s Amazon Prime Day, and the bargains are rolling in. One of the best we’ve seen so far is this Acer gaming monitor deal, with this 27-inch display on sale with a huge 44% saving compared to its normal retail price. If you’re a gamer, you need to think carefully about your monitor choices, as it’s never been more important to pick up a display that’ll make the latest AAA games look great. Thankfully, this Acer delivers with specs that rival some of the best gaming monitors out there at this price range. Continue reading Grab this 240Hz Acer gaming monitor with a massive 44% Amazon Prime Day saving MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best gaming monitor

How do you get the Diablo 4 Spiritborn Rod of Kepeleke? The Spiritborn class was released alongside the Vessel of Hatred DLC, and with it, many new mechanics, items, and weapons also came to Diablo 4. This feral class channels the power of the most ferocious animal spirits, and the Rod of Kepeleke quarterstaff is one of the best weapons to aid your Spiritborn in this. The best D4 Spiritborn build of course utilizes the most powerful skills and Spirit Guardians, but the best Diablo 4 weapon choice can truly maximize those skills. The D4 Rod of Kepeleke is an Ancestral weapon with the ability to boost your skills as well, so it's more than just a stick that deals damage. It's no easy feat, but here's how to get it and take your Spiritborn to the next level. Continue reading How to get the Diablo 4 Rod of Kepeleke MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes

Where is the Silent Hill 2 great knife? This question is likely on the lips of every Silent Hill fan delving into Bloober Team’s remake for the first time. The chance to wield Pyramid Head’s iconic weapon is one of the best secrets in the original Silent Hill 2. While it is cumbersome to carry, it’s indispensable for ending tough boss fights quickly – and let’s be honest, it’s also really cool. The Silent Hill 2 remake reprises the same weapons as the original horror game, so it stands to reason that the great knife is due to make an appearance, too. The ability to take such a powerful weapon into new game plus would make earlier boss fights like the Silent Hill 2 Abstract Daddy so much easier. To save you time, we can tell you the great knife’s exact location in the remake, and how to use it. Needless to say, there are some mild spoilers below. Continue reading Is the Silent Hill 2 great knife in the remake? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Silent Hill 2 remake system requirements, The best horror games, Silent Hill 2 remake review

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