Project Respect brings together youth and adults to create awareness and dialogue about sexualized violence by encouraging critical thinking about root causes such as gender expectations and stereotypes, systems of power, and the ongoing colonization of the lands and systems we live in.
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The Power Of Respect
By Laura, age 16 You try and convince me I am nothing, just a worthless ‘thing’ to be toyed with. You label me in order to have control over me, but your words cannot cage me. I will not be beaten down with this torment I do not deserve. I am not yours to treat…
I Am Only Myself
By Kim, age 17 I am only myself, my own person, a completely unique individual. I am nobody’s pawn to play with as they like, nobody’s puppet to control however they choose. I am worthy of respect, love and kindness just for who I am. I do not have to give my body in order…
Dear Privileged Optional Diet Enthusiasts
Dear Privileged Vegetarians/Vegans/Super food/non-gluten enthusiasts, It’s me again. Excited? So first off it’s important to recognize that once, I was just like you. But then, I evolved. No I’m just kidding, I wish. But wouldn’t it be great if being a better person was that simple? Instead it starts with reflection and change to…
Love At First Sight
– by Angelo It was love at first sight. I was totally convinced! The hottest guy I’ve ever seen. I knew it just had to work. Everyone knows that feeling when you just know, well I just knew. So after that day I didn’t see him until two years later when I moved into the…
ALL HE DID WAS ASK
by Lindsay, age 17 He looked me in the eyes, And brushed my hair out of my face From the way he touched my skin I knew where this was going. I’d been in this situation before: Other guys, another place, different moments. But the energy of anticipation mingled with The breathlessness of nerves Were…
Lost
by Ling Who is the girl crying in the rain? Why is she crying? Why is there confusion in her eyes? Oh…I know who she is. She is another me, The fragile, insecure me-a follower I’m shivering in the cruel reality Alien voices penetrating like needles Telling me what to do Imply, As long as…