On NEVER Apologizing for Protecting What I Value……My Female Self

Women who cherish our worth know that safeguarding our safety is an act of profound self-respect. 

We embrace the beauty, joy, and kindness this world offers, but we are not blind to the reality that there are those who harbor harm in their hearts—people who despise us for the very essence of who we are: our race, sex, age, abilities, sexual identity, size, or faith. 

We will not stay silent when laws or policies put lives at risk. 

We will raise our voices to protect those who cannot yet speak for themselves. 

Safety is non-negotiable; it is not something we will trade for the appearance of politeness, “kindness”, or the illusion of unity.

We love ourselves fiercely and unconditionally. 

While we understand that not everyone will offer us love or acceptance, we have every right to demand one simple truth: your actions must not threaten our safety or our well-being.

This is our declaration: we value ourselves, and with that comes the unyielding expectation that our safety will be honored. 

We will defend it with clarity, courage, and compassion.