I am too sensitive to being objectified?

#triggerwarning

The post pictured here was what got me to think of writing something.

My answer to the title is: Nah. Not at all. I wish for more and more girls and women, and everyone, to stand up for themselves when it happens. The second wish is that people stop objectifying other human beings in the first place.

When people say objectifying comments to me, I usually look around and assess the environment first to see if it is safe for me to stand up for myself. The fact that I don't always feel safe talking back/standing up for myself is not a good start, but I think, in reality, safety is the priority too. So if I don't think it is a situation to fight back, I walk (or run, if I need to) away as soon as possible.

I understand that I need to pick my battles because I am not responsible for changing how everyone around me thinks of something. I'm not always right, myself. But I can share my thoughts when it looks like the other parties would listen.

There were times when I responded before having thought through it, and I don't usually regret reacting, but it wasn't a strategic and impactful response.

Maybe what I want to learn and continue practicing is to know how to get my points across while remaining calm and respectful to the people I talk to.

But again, safety is the priority. Not everything deserves our reactions and time.