We've been having sand thrown in our eyes since birth:
"Life is precious."
"Mental health is important."
"The people hold the power."
Empty slogans that are repeated to us endlessly in newspapers, political campaigns, and Instagram posts. Meanwhile, we're more tired than ever, more alone than ever, more manipulated than ever.
They talk about listening, but no one really listens (even when they're paid to...). They talk about inclusivity, but only if you fit into the right boxes. They talk about democracy... but we're made to choose the "least bad" from a ridiculous list of candidates we didn't choose ourselves.
I don't write to please. I'm starting this blog because I'm tired of staying silent. I no longer want to be afraid to say I'm not okay. I don't want to pretend to be strong, kind, functional, and grateful when all around me I see arrogant, empathy-lacking individuals being rewarded.
I am a woman, a mother, a lucid person in a world that's upside down. A world that prioritizes and values money, power, beauty instead of altruism, empathy, and know-how. And sometimes, I don't want to be a part of it anymore (and I'm not even kidding).
I continue because I have children. Because I have projects. Because sometimes I laugh. But don't talk to me about "luck" or "positivity." Because if you don't know me, if you're reading this for the first time, know that you're entering a no-bullshit zone. Here, we speak the truth. Even if it's uncomfortable.
I don't know where I'm going. But I know I won't go back to where I silenced myself.