What Objectification Looks Like

🔥 From an autist to you.

Hey there, friend,

Look: The internet isn’t all that bad.

That’s why we’re still here, right?

Because we learn things?

Right?

Well, that’s why I’m here, anyways.

With that in mind, however, something surprised me today: I learned something groundbreaking.

Don’t get me wrong; I learn new stuff every single day.

But I don’t learn world-changing advice like this every day:

[Photo Alt: A long-haired person wearing a bright pink tank top and purple striped skirt is pictured with the text, “Funfact: If you’re only valued when you’re radiant, sensual, and sweet but not when you’re sad, frustrated, or needing emotional depth then you’re being objectified and this goes for friendships too 💕” on top.]

A few things I learned here:

1. The definition of objectification in action.

   I always knew what objectification literally meant. It means to be seen as an object instead of a human. But what does that actually mean? Well, it means to not be appreciated even when you’re “unpalatable.”

2. Friends can objectify you, too.

   Again, I always kind of understood that objectification wasn’t left to, well, honestly, men, but it wasn’t until I saw this screenshot that I realized I have been objectified my entire life.

3. I’m valuable even when I’m frustrated, sad, and needing more.

   After just experiencing losing a “friend” (read: someone I met a few days ago) over needing more than just hype/yes people around me, this one hits home.

So, today, I say, thank you, internet!

And I’ll see you tomorrow :)

x, Atlas