I have had good guys speak over me
I have had bad guys speak over me
I have been dismissed by professors
I have been questioned in my work environment
I have smiled while being harassed
I have apologized for everything
I refuse
I am here to take up space.
I will not move out of your way
You will move out of mine
I will not be interrupted
You will learn to watch your tongue
I will not contain myself
You will keep your hands and your vile words to yourself
I am here to take up space
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featured artwork : Portrait of the Artist’s Sister-in-Law, Adele Harms by Egon Schiele