We are now living in a somewhat confused world, but confused isn’t bad, confused is a progress. I think some men are still confused about what to do with us. What to do with a woman who’s better at her job than her male co-worker. What to do with a wife that makes more money than her husband. What to do with a woman who isn’t afraid to speak bluntly and disagree.

Every human being should have the power to be treated with respect because they’re human.

I let myself be treated a certain way because I felt like I had to for my career. I was young and walking that fine line of sticking up for myself without being called difficult, which they did call me, but I believe the word they used was ‘nightmare.’

In a dream world, everyone is treated with the exact same level of respect. But, until we reach that goal, I will lend my ear. I will lend my voice to any boy, girl, man, or woman who does not feel like they can protect themselves. I want you to know we’re here for you. We’re all here for each other. Together, now, we will stop this kind of behavior from happening. We will stop normalizing these horrific situations. We will change this narrative and make a difference for all of those individuals pursuing their dreams.