We Vilify The Violated

Of course when one considers 'privilege', even as a word with negative nuances in the 'woke' world we live in today, it is hardly ever with regards to the disadvantage of the person possessing the privilege.

It is increasingly becoming so easy for people to express their advantage over others with the click of fingers from the comfort of their own, often, not so comfortable worlds.

The truth is we live such variant lives that it is not always easy to appreciate the disadvantages a person who is not, in this moment, you, experiences. Often, we end up vilifying persons who are already battling with their inner most beings, just to stay alive.

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Closure as pain lingers

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