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today is my 23rd birthday and there are two things i’m asking for. so read up.
1. i believe men (not only as men, but men who listen to a genre that preaches equality and justice) have responsibilities that are being unfulfilled.
i always heard from older heads growing up in hardcore that there was a time and place where women were treated as objects without ramification or consequence.
it’s now 2020 and even though i’ve heard there has been change for the better, i struggle to see it through consistent and incontestable proof that men as a whole still believe women are nothing more than victims for us to abuse mentally and physically.
because as much as so many wouldn’t like to admit it, MEN WHO TREAT WOMEN WITHOUT RESPECT DO NOT DESERVE YOUR FRIENDSHIP. the only way to change this behavior is to start taking accountability and accepting reality.
it takes an immeasurable amount of strength and bravery for women to come out and speak about their experiences with abuse, and so many times it goes unheard. i will NEVER know what that feels like.
but i am listening, and if there is anyone in my circle who is guilty of these actions, get in touch with me.
it’s been said a million times and i’ll say it again. check your friends. take action when action needs to be taken. cast out those who don’t deserve to exist in this culture.
one of my closest and oldest friends said it best. “women should be your friends. but like... your best friends. your coolest friends. the friends you lose other friends for.” look around the room. there are so few who aren’t guilty. we have to do better. i have to do better.
