Hurt

Woman in a nice dress, sitting on a chair in an empty cement walled room.

I see myself in the story of a beautifully unique woman who never quite fits the mold of societal expectations, and the beast who holds her captive within the near impeneterable walls of an enchanted castle.

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Intersex symbol on a watercolor PRIDE flag.

When we marginalize someone, we marginalize everyone like them, and in doing so, create hardships for others who do not fit perceived standards and, in some cases, negatively affect even those who do.

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Close up of the face of a woman who lies in bed her head is hidden under the covers

Just when I think I’m at a point where I’m okay and can finally start moving forward, someone casually or incendiarily hurls those three words, burning me to the core.

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