When my college mate confessed to having sex with her then boyfriend, I slut shamed her and stopped talking to her. Then, I grew up to become a person who doesn't care to what one does with what's below their belt.
When my then love interest called me a bitch, I cried and asked 'Why do you say that? I'm a virgin' and now, I grew up to show my middle finger and say 'Yes! I fucking am!'
When I hear about rape I'd contemplate whether it was the lipstick or the late evening or the alcohol and now, I'm unapologetic to just say 'the rapist' and his mindset is the reason.
When I was groped or assaulted, I used to keep quiet. Now, I shout up to my lung's capacity and tear the person apart. Just so, he would have that fear when he wants to do the same to someone else.
I grew as a person. As a woman. As a person with a voice. Between Nirbhaya and Asifa, all these 6 years. I've grown up.
My nation and those in power, when will you all grow up?
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