I Write About Feminism

blackbird1617:

Not with the word itself, but its implications and connotations. It seems to be inherently dismissive, like there’s an invisible “just” in front of it: “Jane isn’t feeling well.” “Oh no, what’s wrong?” “(Just) cramps.” “Oh, okay.” Is our pain less valid because we can expect it every month? 

What if we said “Yeah, I’m just a bit uncomfortable because the lining of my uterus is ripping off and being expelled out of my body.”? Would you listen then?