Tick Tock. Tick Tock.

Is that all for you, sweetie?

Tick Tock. Tick tock.  

You’re going out dressed in that?

Tick Tock. Tick Tock.  

He’s only your friend because he likes you.

Tick Tock. Tick Tock.

It’s probably because of what you were wearing.

Tick Tock. Tick Tock.

Are you trying to look like a slut?

Tick Tock. Tick Tock.

Stop acting like such a bitch.

Tick Tock. Tick Tock.

I’m sorry, you aren’t right for for the job, you just didn’t smile enough.

Tick Tock. Tick Tock.

What does feminism even mean?

Tick Tock. Tick Tock.

You shouldn’t label yourself a feminist. We should just get rid of labels and just be.

Tick Tock. Tick Tock.

Enough is enough.

No more apologies.

No more ignorance.

No more silence.

Times Up.

Time.

Is.

Up.

I am not your “sweetie” or “babe” or “honey” or “cutie.”

If you don’t know me, you don’t get to nickname me.

I dress for ME. ME and only ME.

I don’t dress for attention or to please you.  

I dress for the sole purpose of making ME feel good.

Just because I stand up for myself and express my opinions,

does NOT make me a bitch.

I didn’t smile enough?

So you didn’t hire me?

But you hired the guy next to me who smiled just as little as me?

Don’t even get me started.

Intersectional Feminist.

I choose this label.  

I standby this label.

I am proud of this label.

I am trying.

One day at a time.

One conversation at a time,

I am trying to break my silence.

I am trying to speak up…

I lock my car door the second I get inside.

I carry pepper spray.

I fear walking alone at night.

I plan my outfits based on what time of day I’ll be out.

I am constantly checking my surroundings.

I don’t want to feel afraid.

I don’t want to feel inferior.

I don’t want to feel silenced.

So...time's up.

Time is up on sexual harassment.

Time is up on sexual assault.

Time is up on gender bias.

I am strong.

I am brave.

I am proud.

I am a woman.

To anyone in the world who has been hurt, abused, or taken advantage of,

I see you. I hear you. I believe you. I stand with you.

Tick.

Tock.

Tick.

Tock. 

Tick.  

Tock.

Time Is Up.