A Generic Reply To A Generic Apology
I am aware that using men and women in this piece is reductive. I am aware that women abuse men, and that women and men abuse each other, and that enbys and trans folk are disproportionately victims of assault. Those conversations are incredibly important, and also I am 100% unqualified to have them. I believe it is fair to say that cis gendered white men perpetrate the largest amount of systemic oppression in the United States, and I am moving forward from that point of view. In order to avoid belaboring my point, I am using the man/woman phrasing that is typically common in these discussion, while noting that when I say “women” or “girls” I mean “not-cis-white-men." The Classic Apology: If there is anyone I harmed with my behavior, then I am sorry. I believe what people say and respect their lived experience! I don’t mean to be a jerk! If you tell me I’m being a dick, I’ll stop, I promise! Dear Sir, I am writing this letter unsure if I will even send it. As I writ...