CW: physical violence, imagery in this thread. This weekend was the Virginia Film Festival. It's become an important date for me.
Things escalated, and the driver of the tow truck ended up physically assaulting me. He grabbed me by the arm and put a hand around my neck.
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It was hard enough that he left bruises, you can see them by my wrist.pic.twitter.com/jwzmEgHT3l
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I got in a lot of fights growing up. I usually lost them, because I usually started them. But the ones I didn't start I also didn't lose.
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This guy had his heels to a curb. I could have fought back, one push and he would have gone ass over teakettle and cracked his head.
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I didn't want to be responsible for that, so I let him choke me. His partner took my wallet and rifled through it. Eventually he let go.
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I wasn't out to anyone but close friends when this happened. I hadn't started HRT yet, but I had the appointment booked.
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The next day, I put on my cutest outfit and walked into my boss's office and came out. I had no idea what to expect in any context.
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That moment made me tired of violence. It made me realize that I didn't want to go another day hiding.
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When I see what happens at Trump rallies with protestors, I am reminded of that moment--a white, angry, blue collar worker choking me.
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This violence is already in our communities, simmering, the pressure building. Whatever happens Tuesday, I am terrified of it exploding.
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If Hillary wins, we can't congratulate ourselves for a job well done. We have to address the rage that is fomenting in our communities.
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That towing company, by the way? It's one block from my house, on my street. I pass it every day. He drives by my house every day.
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I just want to leave the violence behind.
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