1/5 Whether it’s a sexualized comment, a grope, or an intimidating physical gesture meant to put you “in your place”, you can’t even process what’s occurring the first time it happens to you. #16Days
2/5 You’re in a toxic stew of humiliation, fear, shock and the desire to get away. And maybe you say something, or push them away, or just walk away, or pretend to laugh it off. But however you react, you now understand how vulnerable you are.
3/5 You wake up with that understanding, and you carry it with you all day. That’s regardless of your job, gender, rank, relationship status, ethnicity, sexuality, what you’re wearing, or how physically strong you are. The fear is always there.
4/5 If you have never experienced what I’m talking about, then I’m glad for you. No one should have to feel that way. But try to understand that you work with people who carry this fear with them every day.
5/5 You can either choose to help ensure a working environment of trust, safety and respect, or you can just choose not to. But whatever you do, understand that you can’t be neutral, and that your action—or lack of action—has impact. #16Days
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