These were not your thoughts on feminism. These were your dictations to women on what we should think and how we should act. I’m sorry if the feminist movement makes you uncomfortable, but making you feel comfortable was never women’s job.

You really want to be an ally? Listen more and stop giving unsolicited not-so-helpful “helpful advice.”

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Writing on the Wall
Writing on the Wall

Written by Writing on the Wall

Suzie Null is a former middle and high school teacher and former Professor of Teacher Education. Follow her on Twitter at WritingontheWall @NullSet16

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