Natallia A

“The thing about fairy tales is that the princess finds her prince, but there’s usually a price to pay. A compromise is required for happily ever after. The woman in the fairy tale is generally the one who pays the price. This seems to be the nature of sacrifice. Consider”
― Roxane Gay, Bad Feminist: Essays

“There was this one philosophy class I been in at the university, where the professor was talking about force. He said people think force and power is the same thing, but really force is what you use when you don't got power.”
― Kawai Strong Washburn, Sharks in the Time of Saviors

“As stated, most people don’t realize they’re upset about the tone you used while being just fine with your actual request. It was never about you asking them to pick up the clothes. It was about the way you asked. Therefore, take responsibility for communicating in a genuine, sincere tone. Your partner can more easily hear and consider your request when it’s not blended with sarcasm or an otherwise insulting tone.”
― Nic Saluppo, Communicate Your Feelings (without starting a fight): What to Say and What Not to Say to Your Partner

“feminists are “just women who don’t want to be treated like shit.”
― Roxane Gay, Bad Feminist: Essays