Strawberry Banana Sundae
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My parents would often send me pictures of baby buggy cars that they found on Facebook and tell me “this would look perfect just for you”. I find it insulting because these tiny ass cars make me look like a chubby dwarf, because of my height and weight. I’m not extremely short but I still find it derogatory. I told them about it but they replied that it’s not supposed to insult me. Sometime later, they sent me a picture of my cousin’s baby boy. Normally, I would find baby pictures adorable, but this one rubbed me the wrong way. The baby was wearing a one-piece pajama with the words “U.S. Army” on the label.
Personally I wanted to tell them that the outfit represented patriarchal messages. However, I recalled the moment when my parents and I had an argument over women in the military and how females are not made to be strong and the military is no place for a woman. That was about a couple of years ago from what I remember. In the end, I said nothing. But that didn’t change the fact that the picture was still uncomfortable to me. There are more women serving in the army and fighting for freedom all over the world, and yet it’s still commonly believed that it’s a man’s job and women should know their place. Same thing goes with people of color, lgbtq, and disabilities. Maybe I’m just too sensitive, according to some men and especially the religious dickheads. In the end, I don’t protest about anything in public unless it’s especially important.
Personally I wanted to tell them that the outfit represented patriarchal messages. However, I recalled the moment when my parents and I had an argument over women in the military and how females are not made to be strong and the military is no place for a woman. That was about a couple of years ago from what I remember. In the end, I said nothing. But that didn’t change the fact that the picture was still uncomfortable to me. There are more women serving in the army and fighting for freedom all over the world, and yet it’s still commonly believed that it’s a man’s job and women should know their place. Same thing goes with people of color, lgbtq, and disabilities. Maybe I’m just too sensitive, according to some men and especially the religious dickheads. In the end, I don’t protest about anything in public unless it’s especially important.