Politics is never easy for anyone. I became a feminist with naïve hope that I could change the workplace where sexual harassment is prevalent. I wanted to learn how to express myself assertively to my boyfriend or spouse without sounding like a dependent person who lacks self-judgment and decision-making abilities. I became a feminist to learn how to navigate life as an independent person. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that I’m proficient in politics. I was more interested in its philosophy. Becoming a skilled politician or even a person with political acumen is a different matter altogether. If you fail to understand this distinction, you may end up being a cheap pawn in power games.