Writing — Rebecca Houghton

Sleeping dog

The Twenty-Karat Golden

Hippocampus Magazine

March 20, 2023

Two young women lay head to head in the grass surrounded by flowers. They are covering each other's eyes. Image by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash.

Survivor Sisterhood

The Rumpus, ENOUGH

August 12, 2022

A muscular woman wearing a sports bra stands in front of a swinging punching bag. She's clearly been punching it a lot.

TO THE GUY IN THE BACK ROW OF THE THEATRE WHO IS SO OVER STRONG FEMALE LEADS

Greener Pastures Mag

July 15, 2022

The Ultimate Packing Guide for the Time Traveling Woman

Greener Pastures

March 5, 2022

British Holiday Favorites Part 5 - Raspberry and White Chocolate Rum Trifle

Medium.com

December 14, 2021

A Break-Up Letter to Pandemic Pals

Greener Pastures

June 25, 2021

An older white man wearing a green polo shirt and glasses looks out, somewhat triumphantly, across the camera shot.

Top Earth Day Tips for Getting Your Old School Guy to Go Green

2 Ho Ho Hos

April 23, 2021

The author stands in a church in front of a vicar as she takes her wedding vows. Her partner’s face is blurred.

MY PRECIOUS: ON LEAVING MY ABUSIVE EX-HUSBAND AND BEING LEFT WITH THE RING

Entropy

January 13, 2021

A crowd of women at a demonstration. In the foreground a pink sign says: “Hell hath no fury like a million women who are sick of your shit!”

Dear Kevin, this coup is for you

The Syndrome Mag

December 3, 2020

Top: Bubble and Squeak served with a fried egg. Left: Yorkshire puddings hot out of the oven Right: A blazing Christmas pudding.

Cook your own adventure: British holiday favorites

Medium

December, 2020

A paper heart with a tear through it hangs on a piece of string.

It’s Not Me, It’s Coup: GOP Breaks Off Long-Term Romance With Democracy

Greener Pastures

November 24, 2020

A bowl of partially cooked spaghetti

HOW TO EAT SPAGHETTI WITH BAKED BEANS

The Sunlight Press

June 15, 2020

A woman is looking thoughtfully into space with her hand on her chin. In the background there is a man who is not in focus.

Married White Women Make Shocking Discovery: They’re Married to Privileged White Men

The Syndrome Mag

June 8, 2020

A view from a clifftop of the coastline and the ocean at dusk.

Answer one question for the stay of a lifetime

Idle Ink

June 6, 2020

A black woman faces the camera and is comforting a white woman with her back to the camera.

Op-ed: surviving shelter In place

Washington State Wire

May 26, 2020

A white woman with her back to the camera sits at the top of hill looking out at the view while cuddling her dog.

On Being Childless: The World Needs a Few Women Without Kids

Family Story

January 8, 2020

A half eaten (and seemingly enjoyed) Christmas pudding on a plate with a spoon next to it.

The Patriarchy Is in the Pudding

Bitch Media

December 4, 2019

A close up of the face of a white woman. She has her hand up n front of her face as if to protect herself.

When It Ended: On Escaping Domestic Abuse

Role Reboot

September 26, 2017

Re-published in 2019:
When It Ended: On Escaping Domestic Abuse | Ravishly

How I Escaped My Violent Husband - SHE'SAID' (shesaid.com)