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This is not what I fought for, this is not what I marched for

I care about this issue because women, especially lesbians, are being erased.  I’m a lesbian feminist with a degree in Women’s Studies.  In the 90’s I ran a women only night in the Gay Village in Manchester.  I had to fight to keep it women only (one night out of 7 nights on the top floor of a club that was mainly male on the other two floors).  This is not what I fought for, this is not what I marched for.  It’s corruption and misogyny and it terrifies me.

I’ve spoken out with friends and anyone who knows me will know my position.  I also donate and try and bring the issue out into the conversation in my sad attempt to get friends and family to take notice.  But that’s it because I work in media and currently looking for a job.  I will not get hired.  It’s f*cking insane.

Friends for decades are gone.  I don’t miss them.

Donna C