I Will Not Hold His Shame

Abstract

This piece reflects the experiences of feminine friendships and how they have the power to be one of the more powerful and impactful relationships in a woman’s life. There are a lot of narratives in a young woman’s life that require her to push away those relationships to pursue a future with a man, and all individuals are certainly pushed into this so early that it creates a sense of acceptance of behavior that just isn’t acceptable. This was inspired by many stories of young women who have been in relationships with men who have not treated them with the respect they deserve, and men who act out of hatred rather than kindness and consideration. This piece does not come from a place of hatred but rather from frustration.