a..mmie :
She said you could be an ally, and I understand what she means by that. As a man, you may not necessarily be able to be an ally in the same way women are to one another not in a negative sense, but simply because this is an experience that belongs to us. Of course, you can support us, listen to us, stand beside us, and speak up when necessary. But sometimes, we also need you to let us have our own space to do our thing.I think that’s where the misunderstanding comes in. This is one of the few things we feel entitled to claim for ourselves, so when men become heavily involved in it, even with good intentions, it can sometimes feel as though something that was meant to belong to us is slowly being taken away from us. It’s not about excluding you or saying your support isn’t valuable. It’s about allowing women to have something that is ours, shaped by our experiences, without feeling the need to redefine or take over it.
2026-09-02 15:45:36