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Take A Joke – Rise Of Rage Bait

The deeper into feminism I go, the more I am silenced.I recognise patterns, intentions, and behavioural changes. I see how much unnecessary hardship we face as a society because of inequality. The New Way To Silence Us Recently, the internet…

My Calloused Hands

The skin on my hands burns,wiping away paint that clings so desperately.Should these hands be calloused?Will that bind my case ? Must I wash them clean,never to hold a brush again?Pick up a tool,not for creation, but destruction? I could…

Woman I Is – Forgiving Our Past Selves

For so long, I have punished myself for my emotions. I have stood in front of mirrors, tears running down my cheeks, wishing that I wasn’t so “sensitive.” Hidden away in dark rooms to keep my hysteria contained. Looking back…

Cats Are A Man’s Best Friend – Is “I Hate Men” Really Misandry?

The Internet’s Most Misunderstood Statement We’ve all seen the controversial phrase “I hate all men!” floating around the internet.We’ve seen women bravely share their traumatic experiences, only for the comments to flood with, “Not all men.” Not. The. Point. The Cat…

Water You Can’t Swim In

You say that rivers are dirty,that swimming there isn’t a good idea. Maybe that’s why your eyes judge me,why your words cut so sharp. Did I spend too many summers in that river?Should I have stayed inside instead? You say…

She’s So Cool

Oh to be named “cool”. To hear the guy you like describe you as “chill”.  It doesn’t matter that you toned down your personality to cater to his emotions or that you didn’t react at all.  Because “She’s so cool”…