I Denied My Femininity

So I wouldn’t have to deal with objectification.

Kaia Tingley 🌀
Nov 7 · 6 min read
Photo by David Matos on Unsplash

I distinctly remember that one day in high school.

I remember reveling in the strong muscles of my legs. These were legs that resulted from my 6 years of martial arts training.

I made a solemn vow to myself I would never bleach my hair blonde, or get breast…

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Kaia Tingley 🌀

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I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. (Frank Herbert, 1965)

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