This is fear. This is trepidation for my child. This is
what the current political climate made me do tonight.
What is this?
This is me taking a permanent black Sharpie and coloring
in pink lines on sneakers. We bought these on clearance at Columbia in CA last
year. When we got back here, I saw the color and so did Oliver, and he loved
them.
Tonight, he asked if he could wear them tomorrow. Of
course he can!!! But, then I started thinking of the hatred that has gained
voice and volume since the election results came out. And, I wanted to protect
my 6 year old. I wanted to keep him from the ugliness of the world around him
that's reared its head in the past few weeks. So, I took a black marker and
colored in everything pink on the outside. And, I cried inside the entire time.
Because, I'm doing what I've fought against his entire life. Boys can wear pink
if they want. Boys can wear dresses if they want. Boys and girls can do
whatever each of them want.
And, today, out of fear for my son's innocence, I did
something that goes against everything I believe in. And, that kills a little
piece of me inside.
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