Men

Are just creepy. Maybe I’m just exaggerating, but I keep feeling that every time I do not want male attention (I.e. Walking down the street, boarding a plane, sitting on the bus) there is always that token man who thinks he’s doing us a favor by saying hi or commenting on our outfit. It makes me sick everytime some man makes a comment but more importantly it scares the shit out of me. I feel weak around men, powerless and vulnerable and for what? Because a couple “bad men” ruin it for everyone? I hate to stereotype and exaggerate especially because I know plenty of “good men” but I’m sick of feeling so weak and vulnerable around strange men. I keep telling myself that if I’m physically strong I could beat this “bad man”. But will this really solve anything? Probably not.

I just know that it’s not fair. It’s not fair that I feel this way and its not fair for my male friends- who would never think to say/do anything bad to a woman without her consent, to be clumped onto this horrible stereotype.