I have moved on, they once colonized my mind. Not a day passed that I was not told that I am soft, simple, caring and emotional. You cannot speak of my culture and religion without mentioning “should be” submissive, respectful, nurturing, faithfulness, and the list goes on; I have moved on.
They kept me out of politics, they told me business was not my thing, though they never knew it was me behind all who had become successful in all fields. Remind you what; they are my father, brothers, husband and sons. I therefore regret not for empowering and making them who they are today.
I passed the human right movement claims, I speak no more of feminism because I’ve become as hard as a rock, three million times harder than they can imagine. I am not here to take back what I have given away, I am not saying I will fight for equality.
I have moved on – in my world there is peace and stability. I am guided by self-love, which enables me to care for those who respect humanity. They said I need to be protected; should I remind you it’s because of me you had a good night’s sleep when you were an infant! Speak not of security because I taught you that word.
Truth shall be told, when I cry because of domestic violence, human trafficking and passion killing, it hurts not because I cannot defend me but because I cannot undo history, but it is okay now because every tear drop had me think of how best I can live my life.
Tell you what; I am no longer a Christian, I am not Hindu either, call me not Muslim. My culture/my religion is personal; worry not of belonging because identity comes last in my world. All I want you to accept is that I am a free spirited woman; allow me to live and enjoy life.
Flavia Placidus