Ashley Easter

Re: Lil Nas X’s New Song When you traumatize a whole generation (and more) of kids with the concept of a literal hell (something Jesus never preached) don’t be surprised if they grow up, realize it was a control technique and then use the imagery to make a point in their art.

I’d say most of women’s mental labor is self enacted but still imposed by the constant looming threat of patriarchy. Even in safe relationships it’s not easy to trust that you can relax the mental load… and often when women do they find out who can’t be trusted.

Not saying transwomen didn’t experience childhood trauma by patriarchy but it likely looked different.

Patriarchy teaches girls from a young age that it is generally safer to self police than to get out of line and have men enforce it upon you. I support transwomen and also can acknowledge they did not experience the exact same type of trauma as a young child as cis women.

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