I am going to preface this by saying it will not be like my other parts of this book. This will not be poetic. This will not be thought provoking. This is going to be a very angry, very targeted rant. If you are easily offended, or have triggers involving violence or sexual assault; this is your warning.
Rape is not the victim's fault. "What were you wearing? Did you flirt with him? But you have sex all the time what's the difference? " the difference is its not sex. It's not hot. It's not wanted. It's rape. There is no such thing as "non - consensual sex" because that's rape. Period. Rape and sex are very different. Rape is forcing your dominance on someone. Rape is ignoring their desires and needs. Rape is hurtful. Rape is painful. Rape is CRUEL. Sex is mutual, it's taking into account what your partner wants and tries to please both parties.
Rape is only a biproduct of what I am upset about though. Misogyny, anti - feminism , misandry, homophobia, racism, sexism, islamaphobia. People abuse other people for doing nothing wrong. People murder people for nothing. All of these should be treated as mental illnesses. They should be treated and given therapy. Hate shouldn't be a natural thing, yet we all feel it. I hate hatred. I'm a hypocrite I know, but I do. I can't stand watching someone tear someone else down just because of their skin colour or their religion, or their sexual orientation. I can't comprehend why the fact my friend is gay matters. He also played basketball, yet people didn't harass him for that. Or my boss is a woman, and people hate her for doing the same things they loved my previous, male, boss for doing, because she's a woman.
What really hurts me is watching the effects of this hateful society we live in affecting people I Love negatively. -Examples removed by request of loved ones-
The world we live in is beautiful. The society we made is revolting.
I would like to apologize for being so angry in this post. But I get really really worked up when people hurt other people and think it is okay. I'm sorry for my tone and I understand it was not acceptable.
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Sillage
SpiritualSillage (n): The impression left in space after something has gone. "I, forever will sink in the remnants Of vocal impressions, As my body melts into the hands of silence; Me, Heavy with recollection"
