Waking up feeling like I can breathe. In other words, I am not being held down by past demons that take the shape of men who have done me wrong. I want the freedom to walk down the sidewalks without worrying about being catcalled. Without fear of violence. Without being […]
Gender
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My dream of freedom is for young girls to be able to write and create in a safe space with full assurance that the vulnerability of creativity won’t be exploited by men in positions of power. I dream of spaces where women and non-binary writers and artists can create safety […]
Imagine how free we could be if everyone had access to mental health care and there wasn’t stigma around seeking help?
I dream of freedom as the ability to become whatever one wishes wherever one wishes, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, gender, or sexuality.
I imagine freedom as the ability to access all forms of expression without limits. Freedom means allowing ourselves to be bold, courageous, creative, and kind without the fear of judgment or prejudice. The brightest future I can imagine is one where the images we see on screen reflect who we […]
I imagine freedom as the ability to exist without having to justify why I deserve safety and respect. Freedom is a future where I don’t have to tolerate crude remarks yelled at me and my loved ones in passing, where my friends and I don’t feel the need to text […]
I dream of freedom as attending a university and not fearing sexual violence. Freedom is walking through the streets without my keys held tightly in my hand ready to attack quickly just in case. Freedom is not having to diligently watch my drink and everyone else’s at the bar or […]
