Tender Doesn’t Mean Tolerant
I am tender, but I am not endlessly tolerant. My ability to care deeply doesn’t obligate me to…
I’m Gentle, Not Naive
I’m gentle, not naive. There’s a difference between softness that comes from ignorance and…
Softness With a Backbone
My softness has structure. It isn’t loose or porous or easily bent by other people’s…
Kind Doesn’t Mean Available
Kindness has always been part of how I move through the world, but it doesn’t come with unlimited…
Soft, Not Stupid
I am soft, but I am not unaware. My softness isn’t an accident or a blind spot. It’s a choice I…