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Robert the contemplative's avatar

You ate this up! This word never sat right with me also. And its made more difficult because I am a Black man who grew up in Chicago. The expectation to be hard and unafraid isn't me. It doesn't fit me. If pussy means weakness...call me whatever you want. One thing about me? Imma cry. I am not the fittest in the Hunger Games

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Tara Connor's avatar

It is the craziest thing that words we associate with women are thought to connote softness or weakness. Women are so tough; we have to be. But softness and strength are not mutually exclusive. I cry at all the sad scenes, too. And the news. And the right song on my playlist at the gym. I love this whole piece. Thanks so much for sharing it.

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