anger is an assertion of rights and worth. it is the expression of hope.

"Rage became a layer of my skin." This quote sums up my feelings at the moment. Though the book, Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger was returned to my local library a few weeks back, it is still on my mind. Especially since my anger has motivated me to take action. For those unaware, I no longer support the brand Dior, because of their continued choice to platform a rapist and court certified wife beater. I have sent emails that are unanswered. I have commented on social media. And after seeing the brand share yet another photograph of that violent misogynist, I decided to phone Dior as well. After voicing my complaint that the brand attempts to normalize someone who said unspeakable things and promotes violence against women...I was told that my call would be elevated...only to be hung up on. Interesting. Not to worry! My anger continues to motivate me to speak out. To send more emails. To call. To comment. And even to post here on the creation of beauty is art. Though society expects me to feel ashamed of my anger, I recognize that it has the power to push me into action. I will use my anger to speak out against brands who harm women, stand against survivors, and prop up abusers. 

I am angry that companies, like Dior, choose to use their power to harm others. I am angry that every well known abuser has a sea of defenders. And I am especially angry that survivors suffer the consequences of both abusers and their enablers. Today, I want to honour my anger by sharing some quotes and images that represent how I feel. I spent many years trying to push aside anything that wasn't "nice" or "pretty" or "fun" or "sweet." Unfortunately, the world isn't always nice, pretty, fun, or sweet. Especially when people go out of their way to cause harm. Consider this a love letter to righteous anger. May it fuel all of us to create positive change in the world and push back against evil. Because, yes, companies that platform abusers are evil.  

There is still a small part of me that feels I should apologize for being angry and for sharing that anger here. For taking this little piece of the internet and posting about a difficult subject instead of makeup and fashion. But I want the creation of beauty is art. to represent who I am, what I believe, and what matters most. A lot of the time, that might be blush or an eyeshadow palette or a movie that made me smile, but sometimes, it is about companies, like Dior, who use their power to destroy.