SPEAKING UP!

Whenever I look at a small ant or insect, I feel that it’s better to be a human being. Isn’t it? What do you think?
But is being a human so easy? I guess not.
It’s difficult for both men and women in ways one cannot even imagine.
This blog piece is about a real topic, about speaking up.
We go through so many things in our daily lives, but one of those is not being able to speak up about something that happened with you.

YOUR INDIVIDUALITY

All individuals have their own individuality, but trying to suppress the other just because one wants to feel powerful? That’s disgusting, don’t you think?
There are so many girls out there who have been in a situation where they trusted the wrong person and mistook lust to be love. No, I’m not talking about dating or relationships.

Suppose you met someone who you knew a long time ago. You never spoke much, but now when you’re mature enough, you vibe. You talk, hang out, and it doesn’t feel you never spoke much. But does this talking and being friendly give someone the right to come close to you or touch you inappropriately? NEVER.

But the problem is that when such a thing happens, your brain goes numb. You don’t know what to say or do or how to even react. If you share such an experience with someone, either they judge you or say, ‘Why didn’t you say something at that time?’ or ‘Why didn’t you just slap him or push him away?’
Well, it’s easier said than done.

When you’re in a situation like this, you don’t know what to do. Your brain isn’t functioning anymore and by the time it’s over and you get back to your senses, you feel so stupid for not being able to do something.

But you know what? You should speak up. Irrespective of what people would think or say. They weren’t in that situation and they would never understand the trauma you went through. Keeping shut about something like this will keep traumatizing you for the rest of your life. Would you give your entire life away for this? I’m sure you wouldn’t want to.

I know our parents have ingrained these things in us, for our own safety, but I really want to say it.
1. Don’t EVER trust anyone.
2. Be vigilant. You never know what the person’s intentions are.
3. Learn self-defence. There’s no need to go to a training centre. Find a suitable video on YouTube and start learning today at home. Even the basics can help you keep yourself safe.
4. DON’T LET YOUR MIND GO NUMB. If you feel that someone is trying to pull something off inappropriately, stop it right there.
5. Speak up. Don’t be silent. Break this barrier and make them feel guilty for what they did to you.
6. Share your trauma with someone you can trust. A close friend, family member, anyone. Someone who has the best interests for you at heart!

YOU MATTER

Your mental peace is in your hands and you can’t let it go.
It’s completely okay to cry and vent it out, my friend!

Even boys go through trauma on various occasions, but some of them feel that crying will make them look weak. But it isn’t a sign of weakness! Crying means venting out whatever you have inside. Be it pain, sadness, pressure, anything.

Again, it is COMPLETELY OKAY to cry it out and venting through tears. We should make this normal and not consider this as a weakness. We all are strong in our own ways. After all, we are tackling everyday challenges and that’s bang on!

If you’re still reading this piece and wish to talk to someone, drop a comment and let’s talk!

Stay safe girls and boys. Keep smiling!

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