Microaggression and The Long Game
"Mad World" by Gary Jules ; included in the Donnie Darko Soundtrack (YouTube, attr: Gary Jules Official) This post was written by: Bold & Beautiful Today I was one of the people talking to myself in a big city, because it helped calm me down from the constant micro-aggression, especially flowing between women. We often glance at other women up and down like a cordoned-off animal at a zoo. “Are my shoes cheap looking or are they too expensive for someone like me to afford” flashes through my mind like a comet whenever I pass someone who does that. In this world of casual and sophisticated wear, one is either too basic or not flashy enough. Micro-aggression seems to be a long game. I don’t think people go berserk overnight; those who are hostile towards others do not expect an immediate result in my opinion. I always wondered what it takes to become crazy. When I see people talking to themselves; soiled and unafraid of moving vehicles, ...