there are people bringing their pet alpacas in pirate cosplay to pose outside the courthouse with that man’s lawyer every day meanwhile amber can’t get to the car without the crowd screaming misogynistic slurs at her but yeah no tell me about how this experience is equally horrible and traumatic for both parties
all of her witnesses including her friend’s ex husband who happens to be a male victim of dv had to private their social accounts because they immediately started receiving threats. her psychologist (who also testified against keith raniere and r kelly) had her reviews flooded with negativity after she took the stand. all of her friends who were witnesses admitted they’ve grown apart over the years and i have to believe at least some of it is from the continued harassment they’ve received from that man’s supporters as they’ve continued to testify multiple times for amber. you call this equal fucking ground…..she is so fucking alone. even most of the people who dare to speak up against the way the trial is being covered are criticizing exactly that — the media. everyone is willing to mock her by name but the second someone tells them it’s harmful they’re apologizing to some vague third part. my heart is broken for her in so many ways.
meanwhile that man’s lawyer is being hugged by fans like she just saved an innocent man from the electric chair and getting tiktok velocity edits made for her and people are asking her earnestly if they’re dating. but yeah no no no it’s all very equal and balanced and it’s definitely all amber’s fault if victims are scared to come forward after this!
“I’m going to tell you something, Makoto, so pay attention. Men shouldn’t go anywhere near the kitchen. For serious… You really want me to make you something? The best I can offer is cup noodle or freeze-dried curry.”
you ever notice how lesbian stereotypes are usually things that make women hard to control? confidence, physical strength, independence, being heavily involved in social activities with other women (ie, softball), getting angry at injustice; these are all things that are objectively positive characteristics. but they’re seen as undesirable in women because it makes the task of breaking them into a submissive, suggestible sex object much more difficult.
all of these traits, including lesbianism, are seen as interchangable or connected because they’re all threats to male domination.
misogyny is so weird like. it is complex and hard to deal with but people who don’t experience it think it’s so simple like. i’ve heard a lot of cis women say they get catcalled all the time, get sexualized all the time, and that sucks but…… misogyny is a lot more than that because i’ve been catcalled only once and i’ve never felt overly sexualized but i’ve still been extensively affected by misogyny. i used to hate being a girl so much. i was a tomboy and the boys i hung out with always bullied me for wanting to play sports with them. whenever i get a sports injury, all my cis girl and transmasc friends first reaction is “hope you feel better” and the reaction of all the cis boys at my school is “wait, you play sports?” i was groomed when i was 12 and say sorry CONSTANTLY because i’ve learned to be as small as i can, especially when cis boys are around or it’s mostly cis guys in the room. and it sucks because i feel like i’ll never be a “real” victim of misogyny just because i’m not attractive enough to be sexualized by sexist men.
happy pride month to country mama lynn and country mama lynn only
Someone give this woman a damn crown and medal
Happy pride month to country mama lynn and ger gay son only
aint it crazy how many people realize they’re queer when they have the language to express how they feel and a support system to encourage self exploration????
I never stop enjoying reading this. Literally everyone’s lives improves.
Ancient legends say that if you reblog this on June you get 110% gayer and stronger
