The Impact of Oppression

The word “bully”, because of it’s popular association to children & playgrounds, often loses the gravity of the harm they cause. That is why I prefer the word “oppressor”. With that definition in mind, this quote from DeRay Mckesson is powerful. He reminds us that the intentions of the bully (oppressor) is:

“…to harm you and then convince you that no damage was done or that you deserved it. He aims to strip you of your power, to normalize the interaction so that you are simultaneously traumat...