Hello!
As many of you may know, I only write very occasionally, when I have something to talk about. Hehe!
I too am #metoo, but what amazed me the most about this phenomenon is the vast quantity of women that have experienced harassment or abuse and how many of them are in support against abuse and harassment.
I, like everyone else, am under no obligation to tell you my story but I can proudly say that this has shown me how strong women are and how supportive we all are of one another.
I am abundantly aware of the problem of harassment, but it has become so desensitised (to me, shockingly) that I seem to be brushing the sexist comments off when they get thrown around at parties and nights out. I seem to simply accept them and make up a justifiable excuse as to why someone else has decided to say something of this nature out loud. It is appalling and I feel ashamed to admit that I don't do anything because this is exactly what this internet trend is about. How dare I accept this behaviour and lack of respect?
Although I have realised the sheer enormity of the situation and how real harassment and abuse is, the trend online has shown me how incredible we are as "victims" of this abuse. I use victims loosely because I think we are heroes. Not only because we have come back so strong from all the obstacles but we show support to each and every person that has shared #metoo. This is not about shaming people who have done wrong, this is about being supportive to everyone who has experienced this.
This is a stand to make sure I don't accept the sexism anymore and make sure I don't justify it. But most of all, this is a shout-out to all the women and show my support. I am incredibly proud of what this hashtag has shown me and what it has taught me.
I am very proud of who I am and so should every other girl, inside and out (cue previous post). I know some incredible women and the only thing that can come out of this internet sensation is positive support and growth and I really dig that.
We can do it! Stay amazing, women! 🙋🏼
Lots of love
Soph <3
xxx
- Thursday, October 19, 2017
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