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This just screams the entire issue I’m talking about. Do some self-reflection please.

Oh no I’ve failed according to someone online 💔💔💔

Oh I’m so sorry for using big words.

I don’t, that’s why I’m talking about it 😊 Ask me anything about human behavior and I got you, but when it comes to anything tech wise I’m completely lost. Lots of other people have had some great ideas!

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Here’s a little something for the guys…

Most of us (myself included) have a pretty strong shame response to having our privilege named. It can make us feel confused and powerless to find we have contributed, probably unknowingly, to the harm of others in our community.

The defensiveness that typically follows may come in a few forms:

1. Outright hostility and aggression

2. Minimizing counter-evidence

3. Demands for education

Each of these are an attempt to regain the kind of control and safety we usually feel as “normal”. We normally navigate the world feeling safe, understood, and likely to find some level of solidarity with others. This feeling of safety is part of what is meant by “privilege”.

We are far less likely to be subject to unprovoked harassment, threats, and de-humanization. When these things do occur they are less likely to conjure up a consistent, lifelong history of physical threats and/or attacks suffered by less-privileged people (usually at the hands of people who look/sound/identify like us).

I’m not saying that we haven’t or can’t suffer harm or experience trauma — far from it. But the defensiveness and coping strategies in response to trauma aren’t something a decentralized protocol is going to fix.

I’ve found talk therapy helpful. It’s not for everyone, but I want to encourage you find something that helps you feel fully human again. (hint: spewing hate speech online just because you can probably isn’t it)

For the men out here trying to do their inner work and lift others up, I’m grateful.

Love y’all

This is beautifully worded and I appreciate you sharing it. You’re one of the reasons I believe in men!

The issue is hate on posts, creepiness in the DMs. If details are needed, they can message me. Also I’m sure you can see the issue in my posts by some people’s responses.

I know you didn’t mean it this way, but I don’t think people need to prove their experiences. You’re welcome to message me if you’d like! 🤗

If you’re part of a marginalized group and you say “well that’s never happened to me” or claim you’re not impacted by being marginalized, that’s not a flex…it’s denial. I’m not black or brown or Palestinian or trans, but I care about and fight for their rights and listen to their stories just as much as I do for mine. Hence why I’ve brought to light experiences here in hopes that you’d care.

Human issues are human issues. You are not exempt from any of it. Even if you’re a white man you’re still impacted by it, you just sit in a position of power.

Cuz little is never goes away ☺️ we just forget to play when we’re older, or we think it has to be a certain way.