I am a woman. I am a sister, daughter, a business owner, and an aunt. I am a creative, dynamic individual and I always stand up for injustice. I feel deep affection for my friends. I command respect from my peers and colleagues. I am a hard-working, educated human. I am a girlfriend, a confidant, a mentor, and a student. I am a victim of sexual, emotional, physical, and domestic abuse. I have a voice; I say NO when I have to and YES when I can. I say NO to men who treat me like a potential fuck-buddy, NO to those who call me a bitch for stating my opinion, and NO to those who call me a whore for being independent. I demand to be heard when I speak and I take care to listen to the voices of others. I support battered women with my money and my actions. I was born on a pig farm and live in Seattle, Washington. I have two broken teeth and I have not had health insurance since 2006. I have been under the poverty line all of my life. I deserve equal rights and equal opportunities.
You and I are not so different.
I am the 99%.
