Tag: respect boundaries

  • Parents, We Must Do More to Combat Sexual Assault and Harassment

    Get Pregnant Fast The resurgence of the #metoo movement, initiated by Tarana Burke, has brought to light the unsettling reality that many individuals, like myself, have faced harassment during formative years. Reflecting on my experience in 8th grade, I recall being subjected to unwanted advances from a fellow student who felt entitled to invade my…

  • Don’t You Dare Discipline My Children

    Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, one undeniable truth stands out: it truly takes a village. Whether it’s a friend stepping in to pick up my kids from school during unexpected traffic jams, neighbors bringing over soup and Gatorade during a flu bout, or an experienced parent offering a few kind words to…

  • To the Man Who Told Me to Smile: A Perspective on Female Autonomy

    Get Pregnant Fast We were strangers in a public space, and I was simply going about my day when you approached me with the unsolicited advice: “Smile! You’re too beautiful not to be smiling.” I can only assume you believed this was a compliment because you deemed me attractive. Yet, my reaction—a moment of surprise…