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I will never understand why women can be so mean to each other. Women on Twitter can be really vicious. What would possess someone who doesn’t know you to DM you and be so vile? “You look like a perfect slut and not a teacher?” That’s what I woke up to. Should I care
about a nasty comment from someone that doesn’t know me? No. Did I let it get to me? Yes. I shouldn’t respond. I know my truth. Don’t be the person who feels safe to make mean comments to others on social media. You don’t know the person you are commenting about.
You don’t know who she is, what’s going on in her head, or what life has thrown at her. You see a picture. You see a few posts. That’s it. Slut is a disgusting word to say to any woman. Do I like taking selfies and doing my hair and make-up? Yes.
I also like running, eating cupcakes, reading, playing soccer with my sons, music, Disney movies, and superheroes. I am a geek.I wear sweats and old tee shirts. I throw my hair up in a ratty bun and pray every day for strength to make it through the day as a teacher and mom.
I’m not going to post a picture of what I look like in the morning or throughout the day when I’m busting my butt trying to be a good teacher and then coming home to be a mom...all by myself. And no, I’m not perfect. I never ever claimed to be. I am totally flawed in
so many ways. Yes, I can be snarky. But I’m NOT mean. And I’m certainly not a slut. What does a teacher look like anyway? Women should stick together and encourage each other. So what I’ll do for you today, woman that hurt my feelings on Twitter, is that I’ll tell you that
I don’t know who made you sad or why you woke up hurt and angry...but please learn from this. I won’t block you. Clearly you need a friend. Next time you DM me, use a different approach. Because if you’re hurt and struggling, I can be a good friend. I’ll step off my soapbox now.
I have pancakes to burn.
