Open Letter: Dear Femme

[evolveme]

Originally Posted by blush

So Goof and I have been talking about this thread all morning over coffee.

And I prattled onandonandon about how the femmes will trot into "masculine-space" discussions (ie--the Butch Identity thread or the Braveheart thread) and throw our pennies down, but in "femme-space" threads, it is rare that the attention is reciprocated.

It took 13 posts in here before little man posted.

In a "masculine-space" thread, usually the 3rd or 4th post is a femme.

Why?

Now, Goof pointed out that he doesn't generally post in femme-spaces because he thinks we need this space without interference. Which I totally get. BUT would we rather have the support or the space?

And now I'm being told I have to go because my breakfast is getting cold.

Personally, I prefer the support.

And I think it's about damn time.

AND... I have no trouble at all pointing out when it starts to read too much about them.

Thanks for pointing this out, blush; I've been wanting to say something too.

[blush]

Originally Posted by evolveme

AND... I have no trouble at all pointing out when it starts to read too much about them.

Right?

And if I were being brutally honest, all too frequently the support we are given is reflective of how we "stand by our men."

[Mister Bent]

Originally Posted by blush

Right?

And if I were being brutally honest, all too frequently the support we are given is reflective of how we "stand by our men."

And then not only is your identity made invisible, but your beliefs, opinions, arguments are invalidated for simply being in support of "the man."

As if there is no strength to your argument. As if your opinion was not informed by your own values.

"Little lady."
"Darlin'"