I don’t get to express my feelings of fear or how tiring it is to be constantly vigilant. In our society, women are not allowed to express feelings without being characterized as hysterical, erratic, highly emotional, or overly sensitive. Our expression of insecurity, doubt, anger, or sadness are all policed and often used against us. By denying ourselves the space to feel and to share those feelings, we perpetuate this notion that we should suffer alone. That we should toughen up or grow a thicker skin, which we should not have to do.
