I marched because I was raised by a bad ass mom and a feminist papa.
I marched because, during the march, a brown woman I was with got told by a counter protester that this great country was founded by beautiful people with blue eyes and blond hair and he told her how important it is to get back to that (idiotic illusion) of America.
I marched because nearly every woman I know has had an unwanted sexual experience.
I marched because anti-choice is anti-woman.
I marched because that douche bag Stanford kid got off with a slap on the wrist and a concern over his future while the woman is left to her own devices to repair what he broke.
I marched because every day his story is repeated.
I marched because every day her story is repeated.
I marched because homosexuality isn’t a choice but bigotry is.
I marched because that is what democracy looks like.
I marched because my papa and my uncle and Chris, these fathers of strong daughters, these husbands of strong women, these sons of strong women, these men who have shown me that strong men aren’t afraid of strong women, marched.
I marched because I literally could not think of a better way to spend my day.
I marched because the hate and the fear in our country breaks my heart again and again.
I marched because the love, endurance, kindness, acceptance and strength demonstrated Saturday in Washington and around the world repaired some of those breaks.
I marched because I want to spend more time building up my strong amazing sisterhood and less time breaking myself or anyone else down.
I marched because black lives matter.
I marched because all lives matter.
I marched because optimism is my default, the other option is to dark and exhausting.
I marched because equality creates liberty for all.
So very moving…I got chills by the end! Thank you for being one of a few million brave and tireless folks to share energy and beliefs. I was quite amazed with the power of just watching the march on television (!!!) so actually being there must have been incredible. We will carry on!
Thank you for your comment Lauren. I understand this is an incredibly controversial, opinionated statement and I respect your opinion. My stance is that abortion is not just a women’s issue and it’s a personal choice, not a political issue. I overheard a woman at the march telling the story of how her pregnancy was likely going to kill her and was definitely going to result in a “not viable” fetus, she choose to save her life by aborting. This issue is far from black and white and while I respect “pro-life” as a personal choice, I firmly stand that it should be just that, a choice.
What a stunning and moving summary of the energy we felt all over DC all day. Thanks for the shout out. So proud of the woman you are.
Wow! My nasty, badass, Graceful daughter makes me SO PROUD! WOW!
Love this!! Thanks for traveling to DC and marching! We loved having you (and the other half a million marchers)
This was beautiful and brought me to tears
So very moving…I got chills by the end! Thank you for being one of a few million brave and tireless folks to share energy and beliefs. I was quite amazed with the power of just watching the march on television (!!!) so actually being there must have been incredible. We will carry on!
Beautifuly said. I am so touched.
Every single statement is so true.
Thank you.
I love you and feel so blessed you are my daughter by marriage. What a beautiful and moving post dear Faith!
YES! I marched too [in Eugene, OR].
Thank you for marching for me…
You Rock!
Beautiful! Thank you Faith, for contributing such a strong and passionate message.
In unity,
xo
Julia
I agree with all that you said except Anti-choice is NOT anti-woman. That’s false for many, many women who are against killing fetuses.
Thank you for your comment Lauren. I understand this is an incredibly controversial, opinionated statement and I respect your opinion. My stance is that abortion is not just a women’s issue and it’s a personal choice, not a political issue. I overheard a woman at the march telling the story of how her pregnancy was likely going to kill her and was definitely going to result in a “not viable” fetus, she choose to save her life by aborting. This issue is far from black and white and while I respect “pro-life” as a personal choice, I firmly stand that it should be just that, a choice.