For the ladies. ...

What has your experience of being a girl and a woman been like for you ?
For me it has made me feel unsafe. My whole entire life. I had to become too rough. I have felt chased and hunted and traumatized. I don't want any more eyes on me.

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LilMissAnonyMOUSE · F

One heck of a crazy ride. It has its pros and cons, and while I appreciate the benefits of having been born a female, at the same time, it has also made me feel vulnerable many times in my life. Much as I tell myself I'm strong for having survived painful experiences, the feeling of being unsafe never really goes away. I was once an extrovert, which unknowingly invited unwanted attention, perhaps giving the impression that I would be okay with whatever treatment some thought alright and over time, I realized I am better off as an introvert because I get a sense of control being one. I don't think being a woman makes us vulnerable only to men; ironically, I get treated very badly by women and that has been a constant in my life which is more painful because we are supposed to support each other.