Political leaders must prioritize the rights women need in our own right—not just the ones tied to men. Yes, women must have the right to make ou
Each time a woman stands up for herself-Maya Angelou
Political leaders must prioritize the rights women need in our own right—not just the ones tied to men.
Yes, women must have the right to make our own medical decisions. But women’s safety, dignity, and independence go far beyond reproductive rights.
When we say “freedom of choice,” we mean:
Reproductive choices – without interference or punishment.
Medical choices – without male gatekeeping.
Healing choices – on our timeline, not anyone else’s.
Relationship choices – including the choice to walk away without penalty.
Athletic choices – competing on a level playing field.
Financial choices – building and keeping our own wealth.
Boundaried space choices – spaces for women, without the demand to include males “or else.”
What Women Urgently Need from Leaders
Safety from male violence – in homes, workplaces, schools, and communities.
Protection of female dignity – without requiring male validation.
Economic independence – equal access to funding, jobs, and capital.
Educational advancement – without harassment or systemic roadblocks.
Serious funding for:
Safe and healthy Childcare
Education and training that includes meals for children
Housing. We live on this planet not in space. We need homes for every human on earth.
Safe Shelters that meet out cultural and sex-based needs.
Safety funds for women escaping violence
Grassroots women-led organizations
Women’s health and safety services
All of this without an asterisk saying “only if males are included.”
The Truth: We Are Not Being Heard
We are told our voices matter—but when we speak about our own safety and dignity, we are:
Ignored
Mocked
Dismissed
This must end.
Our Non-Negotiable Demands
We will be safe.
We will be respected.
We will be economically independent.
We will be heard.
We will not accept leadership that keeps women dependent, leashed to male oversight, or pressured into relationships with questionable men just to access safety or opportunity.
To Every Political Leader—Especially Democrats:
If you truly believe women’s rights matter, then:
Listen.
Respect.
Act.
We are speaking loudly.
We will keep speaking—even when you block us online or shut the door in our faces.
We will keep naming our needs, and they will be met as women in our own right—not as extensions of men.
https://wesurviveabuse.com/2025/03/our-safety-isnt-a-punchline-standing-strong-against-ridicule/
https://wesurviveabuse.com/2025/02/10-rights-every-child-deserves-without-compromise/
https://wesurviveabuse.com/2025/03/10-truths-about-gynophobia-that-might-surprise-you/
https://wesurviveabuse.com/2025/02/gynophobia-the-fear-that-shapes-our-stories-and-our-lives/
