i kinda hate that we’ve reached a point where people will say the word “privilege” as a gotcha to delegitimise any argument — whether it’s valid or not. we’re losing the tools of analysis and just throwing that word around to shut people we don’t like up
one of the main reasons i’m so gentle with myself is cause i believe i’ve already experienced enough hardship in my life. i’ve already been mishandled and undervalued by others and myself at times. so i deserve more patience, forgiveness, and consideration at this point.
recognizing that sticking up for myself is a grossly undeveloped skill; i have not practiced it often, truly. each time a little better, though. to keep rolling, to keep choosing myself .