Even if women are as violent, men still have more social power and are typically larger and stronger than women. They are generally a bigger threat to women than we are to them.
We rub them belt buckles ‘til they shine like chrome
But that’s how white supremacy works - it’s insidious and even influences the minds of POC, encouraging them to take actions that uphold the whole system.
It’s really hard talking to people who’ve never experienced it and are judgmental about it. You’re right that you should never presume to know what people are going through and what pain they are experiencing.
Bassey, thank you for sharing your story. Mental illness in general is hard to talk about because of the stigma, but suicidal thoughts/attempts feel almost impossible to talk about, especially with neurotypical people/people who’ve never experienced suicidal ideation. My husband is as understanding as he can be about…
I have. A little over 6 months ago I had a nervous breakdown, and while I was at work, I began making plans to kill myself when I got home. I ended up staying at the office long after everyone had left because I knew I’d at least be safe there, and I called a mental health hotline that provided services to my place of…
WOW. That’s Bella about 7 faces ago.
That’s definitely not how he beat Shaq.
Why are you grey??? :(
I think some of them think they can change/influence their family members? I know I tried with my Trump-voting parents - they’re the kind that aren’t overt racists, they just enjoy the benefits of white supremacy and aren’t aware/don’t try to be aware of it. I thought since they were such devout Christians that maybe…
WHOAH! Holy shit! Minka’s had A LOT of help.
OMG - I just posted about this video a couple days ago when Stassa wrote an article on Focus on the Family’s teen girl magazine, Brio.
Glad you got help! I think religion can be helpful to some people BUT
Your mom sounds awesome - I’m glad she put her foot down. My guess is they didn’t know the extreme stuff you were being taught at school?