# Helen Garner on three marriages and being called a rotten feminist

Australian writer Helen Garner discusses surviving three marriages and being labeled a “rotten feminist” in a Guardian Culture interview. She says being hated is “very bracing,” offering a personal reflection on her life and feminist criticism.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/oct/31/being-hated-is-very-bracing-helen-garner-on-surviving-three-marriages-and-being-called-a-rotten-feminist) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:39 GMT