I reread the "stories" I wrote as a young teen, 15-16 years old, and I'm shocked at how distorted my perspective was on love and on others. I wrote stories where abuse was overlooked and romanticised, and I'm just terrified. I wonder, why did I think that was okay? Regardless, in my 15 year old mind, that was okay. Writing this with the hope that whoever will read this will double take on their stories, or if they're raising a child, please don't fall into stereotypes and sexism. Please please, let's stop the chain and change for the better.
