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I'm scared

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WantonSoup · 30/07/2021 21:18

Hi all,

I am a lurker and it is only in the past year or so I have learnt about trans rights and women's rights issues.

It scares me. It feels like we have to defend the use of the word woman and if we are gender critical we are seen as outcasts.

My anxiety is at an all time high because of this. I have my own opinions on the subject and when I have voiced them I am met with disdain and made to feel I am wrong.

Being on this board has both scared and reassured me. I feel very unsettled to see how people with gender critical views are treated and I also see that people are starting to push back. I am not brave enough to put me head above the parapet and I thank all here who do.

Thank you.

I suppose what I am asking is, how do I stop feeling scared about this issue? How do those who are brave enough to speak out cope with any anxiety if at all?

I just don't know how to deal with it.

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PandorasMailbox · 30/07/2021 21:32

I've been involved with this issue for almost 5 years and find that copious amounts of gin helps Wink

I also know that are many other wonderful kick-ass women out there who have my back.

I can't tell you how to stop feeling anxious, as it took me a long time to get over the fear of speaking out, but talking to others who feel the same helps. If you can't talk to people in real life, find like-minded women on here or other SM platforms.

It can feel overwhelming at times and there will be times when you feel utter despair. When that happens, take a step back and do something you enjoy. Don't beat yourself up if others disagree with you. Most people know we're right, even if they won't admit it.

We may have lost a few battles, but truth will out in the end and we WILL win the war. Try watching YouTube videos by Karen Davis, Posie Parker and Glinner. They often have a live chat where you can connect with others who are on the same page as you (including myself). If you haven't already, watch videos by Magdalen Berns.

Good luck and stay strong. Smile

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