Sometimes it’s easier to be body positive towards others than it is to be body positive towards yourself and that’s okay because it’s a process of unlearning all the ways that society has taught you to hate yourself.
Because when I was 13 years old, I was sent home for my tank top straps being a little too thin, but a boy could wear a Cool Story babe, Go Make Me A Sandwich shirt and not be looked at twice.
Because when I was 17 and I told a guy “No” and the next day the word tease was painted on my locker.
Because when I was 18 and just wanted to be friends, I was a bitch.
Because I feel the need to say “I have a boyfriend” instead of “No” because guys respect other men more than they would ever respect me.
Because society screams “don’t get raped” instead of “don’t rape”
Because I am scared to walk alone at 10 PM
Because being beautiful is the most important thing I’ll ever do.
Because when I wear my favorite skirt “I’m asking for it”
Because the song Blurred Lines exists
Because no means no no matter how you fucking spin it
Because a girl was drugged and raped with a beer bottle, and the boys who did it are out on bail.
Because I owe you nothing
Because pepper spray is a gift I receive yearly.
Because I am asked if I have a boyfriend more than I am asked about my mental health
Because my clothes say more about my consent then my mouth does.
Because the wage gap exists
Because “not all men are like that” is said way too often
ENOUGH ARE
Because I feel the need to say “I’m not a feminist but…”
Because I’m writing this fucking piece
When you ask why I’m angry? (via brennanat)
Anonymous asked:
how do you get over someone you loved so fucking much
You have to distance yourself, no contact, no staying friends, give yourself time to get over it. It hurts like hell and every nerve in your body will be screaming to go back to them but it’s not worth it. You are not with them for a reason, and you have to remember that. Just remember it will hurt till it doesn’t. It’s supposed to.
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Ten years from now, make sure you can say that you chose your life, you didn’t settle for it.
(via alunit)
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