We are compelled to present a curated version of ourselves, suppressing our genuine emotions for fear of criticism and judgment. We are not allowed to be authentically ourselves. We can't express the highs and lows that we feel without criticism and judgment. Instead, we have to be a manufactured more processed version of ourselves that are more acceptable to the public. It feels as if we are renting skin suits, relinquishing our sexual autonomy to government decisions on our bodies, leaving us without the right to choose abortion or sterilization. When forced into unwanted pregnancies, the government offers little support, expecting us to sacrifice our education and jobs to care for a child. This suppression is a means of control, relegating us to the role of baby makers and milk factories, denying us true freedom, sexual autonomy, and reproductive rights.
The discussion around abortion and reproductive rights often overlooks the impact on women. We hide behind religious and fundamental beliefs, failing to recognize the importance of a woman's autonomy over her body in a democratic society. The government views us as mere statistics, dismissing the prevalence of sexual assault as an inevitable part of life. This acceptance is disturbing, leading to microaggressions against women. The control tactics extend to limiting our access to maternity leave and deciding our fate after sexual assault. This mistreatment of women in our country is reprehensible.
In life, our family, friends, and loved ones act as guiding lights, illuminating our path in the darkest moments. They are like candles that shine the light around us. However, there are times when their light is insufficient, and we find ourselves lost and consumed by darkness. This darkness can be paralyzing, leaving us unable to see even a few feet ahead or recognize ourselves.
The discussion around abortion and reproductive rights often overlooks the impact on women. We hide behind religious and fundamental beliefs, failing to recognize the importance of a woman's autonomy over her body in a democratic society. The government views us as mere statistics, dismissing the prevalence of sexual assault as an inevitable part of life. This acceptance is disturbing, leading to microaggressions against women. The control tactics extend to limiting our access to maternity leave and deciding our fate after sexual assault. This mistreatment of women in our country is reprehensible.
In life, our family, friends, and loved ones act as guiding lights, illuminating our path in the darkest moments. They are like candles that shine the light around us. However, there are times when their light is insufficient, and we find ourselves lost and consumed by darkness. This darkness can be paralyzing, leaving us unable to see even a few feet ahead or recognize ourselves.
