I believe in decency. I believe in dignity.
I believe in reason — in striving to understand before reacting, in learning instead of judging, in doing better once we know better.
I don’t follow dogma. I don’t indulge in hate. And I certainly don’t have time for bullshit, no matter how it’s dressed up.
I try to treat everyone I meet with openness and respect. I meet people where they are. I do my best to see them fully, not just for their beliefs, identities, or mistakes, but for their humanity. That is, until the moment they show me that hate is where they choose to live. Until they show me that willful ignorance is their way of life. That’s where I step away.
But let’s be honest — hate doesn’t always show up shouting. Most of the time, it walks in quietly, believing itself to be reasonable. That’s what makes this so complicated. Most people who say hurtful, dehumanizing things don’t actually think they’re doing anything wrong. They see themselves as moral, logical, even compassionate, they may believe they’re offering truth, clarity, or help. And when you tell them what they’re saying is hateful, they’ll often accuse you of being the intolerant one.
They don’t believe they hate anyone. They just think they’re standing for something good. But when your version of 'good' requires someone else to disappear, to be 'corrected', to be shamed or 'fixed', then that’s not goodness at all. That’s not compassion.
I wish harm on no one. I want everyone to find their way, truly. But I hope that path is paved with empathy, with reason, with humility, and with curiosity. Not with blind rage. Not with fear disguised as tradition. Not with cruelty passed down like inheritance.
If you’re someone who’s ever felt outcast, pushed to the edge, or unseen, then know this: you are safe here. You are safe with me.
I don’t care who you are or where you come from. You’ll be accepted if you come in peace, with truth, and with an open heart. But if you come at me with hate in your mouth and malice in your soul (or a smile on your face and poison tucked just behind your words) I won’t give it space. I won’t make room for it. You will not find shelter here.
This is a space for realness, for growth, for questions, for love, and for hard conversations rooted in mutual respect. Not for supremacy. Not for the kind of ignorance that demands applause.
So if you’re looking for a safe harbor, I’m here. If you’re looking for someone to validate your bigotry, I’m not.
Disagree with me? Fine. Dehumanize others? Not fine.
I welcome the person. Not the poison.
