“It’s like you put glasses on, and now you can see it.” She emphasized that having seen the world through the lens of complaint, you cannot unsee that world,” cited Sarah Ahmed in her book.
Some years ago, I had thought of something similar. Once you become aware of something, you can’t turn a blind eye.
I became a feminist. I will never be able not to be it.
I became vegetarian because I realized how is the meat industry contaminating the world. Even if I eat meat again, I will always know.
Even if I truly loved it, I stopped buying fast fashion because I will always be aware of the tons of water wasted to produce a single pair of jeans.
I thought once. I cannot stop thinking
I knew once. I cannot stop knowing
I realized, and I cannot stop being aware
I have seen, heard, and experienced how bullying and intimidation can hurt you, and now I can’t help but distrust others.
I cannot stop …………..
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I CANNOT STOP FEARING