Tutus and Tiny Hats

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Grateful for the life I now have because I could have continued to waste it by giving time and energy to something and place I never believed in.

I am angry because someones opinion of me translated into the economic hardship, emotional upheaval and a loss of access to healthcare.
Their opinion of me fat as lazy, stupid and ugly meant that no matter how much overtime I did, how often I problem solved, regardless of how I dressed or carried myself it would not be seen.

My economic value
My ability to succeed
My worth as a human resource was devalued and dismissed based on a number.

I am often told to conform.
That things would be easier if I did not speak so loudly, lose weight, keep my clothes on, hide the parts of me that are too uncomfortable for other people to deal with.
I refuse.
When I do I am told I am brave or confident often in a tone reserved for toddlers and dogs who have learned a new trick.

Y'all don't understand.
I'm not doing this for approval
I'm not doing this for shits and giggles. This is about moving beyond basic survial.

This is about thriving as a human being regardless of someone else's opinion.

This is about the liberation of my humanity from the demonization others because my body is bigger than theirs.

Your hate and very real attempt to break me down and punish me has only inspired me.