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No.


as he grabs my hips

when i just want to dance

he sways me back and forth

i rip off his hands

he rubs himself against me

as i say no.

he says "not a chance"

he proceeds to slap my ass

i'm basically asking for it right?

i am supposed to be safe.

he is telling me what i want.

all I want is for him to go away

but he won't he just stays

and gets so close till im pressed up against him

i dont know how to ask for help

begging him isnt enough to get him off of you.

mother says this is something we woman have to deal with.

what does this world have to give

if all i can feel is him grabbing my thigh

as i cannot breath i feel like im drifting away

is passing out enough?

no. then you'll get raped.

we must check our drinks and cover up

because if we look good then we are

practically begging for some fun.

is this the world now? 

because it's so fucking dumb.

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Comments (2)

TheDarkAngel17
<p>sadly we live in a world where not eveyrone male or female understands that no means no. some people believe that doing it anyway bc theres no answer is okay and it is not.&nbsp; &nbsp;im sorry that this is the way things are.&nbsp; i know all&nbsp; too well how it feels to be in this situation&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
upnorthdavid
Thanks for this piece. There are good men out there who will love and respect you separate from sexual intentions. Keep fighting, you're worth it!

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