Blythe Baird - For The Rapists Who Called Themselves Feminist

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[@flost108]

"I've run out of compassion for anyone who isn't outraged"

[@historymajor26]

OOF get em' Mr Big XD

[@prettyguardian8386]

I’m here with you girl. Thank God that we have each other. Trolls are irrelevant

[@gamerjuice6537]

@@prettyguardian8386 "Trolls" are literally the majority of the population according to feminists. You might want to revaluate that one.

[@gamerjuice6537]

At what? Jokes that make fun of rapists. No one who tells rape jokes thinks that they make rape okay. Rape isn't okay, so very few people do it. Jokes are okay, so a lot of people tell them.

[@thisisbrendalegria]

@@gamerjuice6537 "rape isn't okay, so very few people do it" an American is sexually assaulted every 92 seconds... right, very few. Some people who tell rape jokes do think that they make rape okay, such as rapists. As a victim or survivor, hearing your worst life experience being joked about gets to you. There's simply no way it won't. So yeah, jokes are okay, just depending on what they're about. Rape jokes aren't okay.

[@sarahshepherd2559]

"I have run out of compassion for Wolves, I have run out of compassion for anyone who isn't outraged" I'm living for her unapologetic anger and passion and the way she puts her poems together. Preach 🙌

[@xJacquelineBx]

Sarah Shepherd yes this was one of my favourite lines! reminds me of: if you're not angry, you're not paying attention!

[@Jessiesquish]

This is just bitching and moaning labelled as a KZbin comment by Tyrion Lannister. Don't like the poetry, piss off away from a poetry KZbin channel then

[@elizabethbennet4791]

OUTraged? How abou ENraged!!! I've been enraged for a long time. I want to kill all the rapists. Then GUESS WHAT?!!! YOU WON'T BE RAPED, PLUS...THE WORLD CAN BE NORMAL THEN.

[@gamerjuice6537]

@@Jessiesquish Constructive criticisms tend to help people.

[@gamerjuice6537]

@@elizabethbennet4791 this was a very extreme comment from an asmr channel not gonna lie

[@taylorhall4429]

Blythe Baird: Not all men are rapists, but I hate the ones who are and still call themselves feminists when they are actually misogynists. Misogynists: NOT ALL MEN!!! Feminists: She legit just said that exact thing.

[@taylorhall4429]

In the lines I was addressing, she said men. "Not all men are hunting, but haven't we all found the bones of a woman between a full man's teeth." I was also addressing the common misconception that feminists think all men are rapists.

[@anonymouscandle1223]

Since when do feminists think all men are rapists? Ether you've got no bloody clue what a feminist is, or you're wilfully ignorant in which case, completely inexcusable.

[@taylorhall4429]

Anonymous Candle Wow. An insult about my supposed ignorance from someone who can only bother to pick at comments instead of reading the whole thing.

[@pablomoldeslopez8412]

I feel like every time a man gets angry at 'all men' is because they are the problem but they just refuse to admit it and use 'I'm a nice guy' as a mantra to cover up their toxic masculinity and their aggressive-passive attitude when something does not go as they wanted.

[@filthy5739]

MolecularMoonlight I am not flat out lying. men are more likely to be raped by women if you account prison but how many court cases do you see where a male has reported it or is believed. You also completely ignored what i was saying about all men are not rapists and yet you just write up about all the women who were raped by men. I am sorry for what happened to you and your friends but if men are raped more what are we doing for them? I have read many cases about men killing themselves over being falsely accused of rape. Do you know why? because they lose everything. jobs. friends. careers. school just for being accused. if what you say about rape being hard to prove how does this happen to someone over just an allegation. The court justice system is rigged against men in terms of jail time. I dont hate women. I love them but when femenists come along accusing all men as violent rapists, well then you can go fuck yourself because I know I will never be one. Oh and if feminists want to stop this hatred on men. give me one thing feminism has done for men. (you will struggle)

[@roseharding4635]

"why would anyone want to leave their body" "at that moment I knew we had nothing in common" l love the poems from this channel. amazing ending

[@Emmie1223]

I was told "did you like it?" when i was sa'd.

[@emmagvillanueva]

i love her writing and delivery in all of her poems, but this poem is the most striking

[@banana_lunana]

I was thinking the same thing. All her poems are powerful but this poem was almost shocking. I think it was because of how much emotion she put into it..it made you feel her part of pain.

[@savannahlinton8447]

emma when the fat girl gets skinny is one of the best

[@mrs.unknown1432]

Savannah Linton what does that mean?

[@savannahlinton8447]

Singing suma it's just one of the best of her poems

[@mrs.unknown1432]

Savannah Linton oh , this is the first time I've heard of her and she is really really like really times infinity good writer and she speaks the truth

[@afrinahmed8269]

I am tired of knowing more and more girls who have been assaulted as I grow older. I am only 17 and already the list seems endless.

[@majesticq226]

I'm 14 and it's endless for me too.

[@majesticq226]

Omg Emma I feel the same way. My mom and my grandmother were both rape and all I can think is damn is gonna happen to me too. Am I doomed to be raped one day bc I'm a girl. I'm tiny and quiet and I think about it possibly happening when ever I'm around any men even men in my family. I'm terrified. I feel like one day isn't gonna happen when I least expect it. So I try to expect it all time.

[@winonadiawang5111]

oh my my heart sank when i read your comment. you're not doomed to be raped and don't expect it!!!! be proud of who you are and shine through sweetheart. don't live your life quietly, make lots of noise and have lots of fun because you can and you will. You're only 14 and you deserve way more than just living your life being afraid of the uncertainties. I pray that the life ahead of you will be brilliant and bright just because you deserve it. Take care darling. xx

[@leslieblanco3536]

Girls :( please report it if you can!

[@TheEmilyFravel]

My 12 year old son was in class last week and they’re talking about social issues. He was the one to inform his female classmates that they have in fact been sexually harassed. He was the one to tell his classmates what’s going on in Hollywood, what happens to girls and women. He was the one to tell his male classmates that what they’re doing is wrong if they’re joking about a girls new breasts. This is because he KNOWS that it’s not whether or not girls he knows have or will be harassed or assaulted. He knows that if things don’t change, it’s just a matter of when.

[@ilsetiscareno]

"it almost seems like it's not even IF you've been assaulted, but WHEN; see women have so much in common.."

[@4amcuriosity162]

ITS JUST SO TRUE.

[@bugga-bear2781]

I was 10 years old the first time I was raped...and the man who did it to me was in his 30s. It happened almost everyday for 4 years as he was pretty much a babysitter while my parents worked...he took pictures of my vagina...pics that were never found. When I finally spoke up it was my best friend I confessed to out of fear that I may have been pregnant because I missed my period. My best friend forced me to tell the school counselor which resulted in child protective services interviewing me. Only to have the bastards step daughters cover for him. I was called a liar by the detective and screamed at until I said I lied only to get him out of my face. I was sent to juvenile detention for my so called "lie" This poem hit me hard...

[@frida6426]

this makes me so fucking mad. i hope the man that raped you and took those pictures gets tortured and lifetime in prison. i’m so sorry this happened to you

[@inspirednerd4989]

I’m incredibly sorry this happened to you. Please stay strong and know that you are believed and loved. ❤️

[@aislingtess9424]

I'm so sorry

[@casualpotatoe7785]

I'm so sorry that people are so horrible!😭💔

[@dizzy.18]

that's revolting. disgusting. how can one human dehumanize another like this?

[@everythingNanything3]

"This is not say all men are hungry, this is not even to say that all men are hunting. But haven't we all found the bones of a woman stuffed like leftovers between a full man's teeth." I love this part, it truly gave me chills.

[@mrspicolli]

Explain it to me… Because it makes no sense to me what it implies. i’ll admit I’m a little slow on the uptake but I actually want to understand what she was trying to say there

[@Grom76300]

@@mrspicolli Curious too. Imho she just twist her words to not admit she thinks all men are potential predators. Which is justified, given her life experiences.

[@ameerhazim9495]

@@Grom76300 im not exactly sure but imo, i think the lines mean that in her perspective, not all men are lust over women but seeing the amount of them that have been sexually assaulted, its hard to say that

[@ThatGuy-tx4vm]

@@ameerhazim9495 she is damaged beyond repair. Not her fault but she is... It's like saying all women are goldigging sluts... Ridiculous. These people fail to understand the reason and cause for things happening. Sexual predators are not sexual predators because of their gender... It's because of their brain and morality. The only thing that gender affects is wether they act on it. It is much easier for men to assault women than the other way around.

[@karyssapower2586]

@@mrspicolli I interpreted it as not being able to tell who the men are that are going to sexual assault. When we say, "Not all men" it's because we're not considering the woman's perspective. A woman doesn't have the liberty of finding out who a man is before she needs to put up her guard. By the time you find out the type of man you're with, like the so-called male feminists in her poem, it's when they're raping you. So, yeah, not all men are rapists. But women don't have the luxury of trying to figure out which ones are and which ones aren't. So we have to be guarded against everyone. I think that's the meaning of a full wolf having raped someone. There is no rhyme or reason to it, there's no way for us to tell who the men are that will or won't rape.

[@rosebud97044]

The first time I was sexually assaulted I was a toddler and it was my dad. the next person who assaulted me was my 22 yr old neighbor when I was 16 while I was wearing jeans and a tshirt and the third person who assaulted me was I 20 and someone I was seeing as I was trying to leave and he forced me. the first one is dead the second person is in prison and the third person was investigated but statue of limitations was over by 4 years. Yet his friend thinks I should apologize to him for coming forward, meanwhile the police were thankful that I did come forward. Don't be afraid to speak up and use your voice. God bless this girl!!

[@Claudia-ds9xt]

OMG, you should be proud of how amazing you are. Sending you all my love.

[@shaghayeghmnf6467]

Kim D you are so amazing ,I'm so fucking proud of you ,I wish I can be as brave as you are

[@mimosaparkkonen8296]

Kim D I'm so sorry for what you've gone through and I wish the monsters will mentally suffer guiltiness for the rest of their lives. 4 years for assault is a pathetic punishment and just to let you know I fight it everyday. Be proud of your bravery, you're a potential leader.

[@astronova883]

Yasss the way you worded that was amazing how do

[@livelaughlovingthroughlife]

I'm so proud of you for speaking about it and coming forward. You have the whole fucking world of women standing behind you. We've got your back. Thank you so much.

[@mariepayann]

I got “i am the opposite of forgiveness i am all rage and shriek and flame” tattooed on me today

[@ts4gv]

sounds rad

[@BiaSilva-ri3tx]

Damn, I really wanted to see how it turned out!!! I want to tattoo "I've run out of compassion for anyone who isn't outraged", but I'm not sure how it will look

[@mariepayann]

@@ts4gv i went through a restraining order trail against my rapist when I finally mentally unblocked what he did to me and he literally won the restraining order so i feel i won this tattoo

[@mariepayann]

@@BiaSilva-ri3tx i posted It on my spam insta when it was still raw lol but if ya want it ill give you the @ but me and my artist worked together and he hand wrote it in typewriter esque font so that it was unique

[@KyrahhAshley]

her rage gives me freedom to realize what's been done to me is fucked up. now I can move on and heal

[@angelfreitas8181]

Just remember it was never your fault and you didn't deserve it .

[@BlytheB]

kyrah briones all love to you booboo❤

[@emmareese4520]

♡♡♡♡ It has never, and will never, ever, EVER, be your fault. You have the very basic human right to heal, and to be happy.

[@carleya1263]

kyrah briones Yes queen!

[@writerwannabe8778]

It's sad that things like this - even this level of awful behaviour and assault - gets excused. It's sad that you didn't have that freedom to begin with, I'm sorry you didn't. And happy to hear that this granted you to emotions you aren't supposed to feel ashamed for, deny yourself and need to verify as real to heal. Your experience is so valid. What happened to you is too fucked up... I also can't stand people who accept damaging behaviours. Like the person in the video I'm disappointed in people who don't get outraged about these things. The truth is you should not have to be angry, this shouldn't have happened to you at all. And you shouldn't have to be the only one who is angry. But you deserve to get the validation that is earned. You were never the problem. You NEVER deserved this. I have so much respect for you. I hope you're doing well today.

[@christy-anne-jones]

Jumped at the video the second I saw Blythe's name

[@Maryna.Shcherbak]

same

[@dejarayvon1604]

Same

[@harmonydevaney9630]

same

[@taylorwininger-sieve8043]

She is so powerful.

[@elderlegends3990]

My **** is named Blythe. jump at that.

[@nisscee6701]

"Never mind that your joke just made a survivor relive what was likely the worst thing to ever happen to them." I think everyone should think about that. It just hurts so bad when people laugh at your own nightmare.

[@nicolebacon2747]

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[@makaylacaldwell8543]

that person while she's turning pages says "Fuck" and I was like woah get lit

[@meltedthing2338]

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[@catewac1231]

2:54 when she says that she's been cat called four times just this morning and a guy in the audience realises something

[@ambywamby3433]

I realized that the dude screams "Come on!" and not "Fuck!" lol

[@catherinedare3520]

I'm from a small shit town in NC, cat calls are more common than jobs.

[@moisaac9967]

same

[@elderlegends3990]

this poem is silly

[@elderlegends3990]

You are just mad because you have terrible taste in poems. Nothing you say can make this poem any less silly.

[@giannarusso7184]

This is poetry. I got uncomfortable. That's the point of poetry, to point out things wrong in the world. To make you aware of them, to make you uncomfortable with the truth.

[@christopherbrown5409]

That's not THE point of poetry; that's A point of SOME poetry.

[@huskylover8167]

@@christopherbrown5409 okay Christopher

[@christopherbrown5409]

@@huskylover8167 I feel the sarcasm... Why? Why does art have to be instructive or moral or whatever?

[@joegilligan4895]

Oh for fcuk sake. Misandry.

[@huskylover8167]

@@joegilligan4895 where

[@vasoula6671]

"they suddenly want to talk about something else,something less of a downer"...

[@dazjankowski1085]

To all of you using "girl" to describe Blythe, She is not a "girl" she had the strength to do what I never could. She is the definition of a woman.

[@SpairM]

She ain’t a woman She ain’t a girl SHES A GODAMN QUEEN You are also a queen/king/royal

[@user-bj4iq7fs1e]

I'm pretty sure that woman/girl has nothing to do with personality, but everything to do with age. And since when is being a girl any worse than being a woman?

[@SpairM]

Zoe Scallon they meant how mature she is, I think at least

[@user-bj4iq7fs1e]

@@SpairM Okay...

[@cleodreemurr7798]

if someone says that they were bittrn by a dog one so they avoid dogs people will be like "yeah, i understand", but if a girl says she was raped and so she avoids men people (not all, but a lot) will be like "not all guys are like that!"

[@mimosaparkkonen8296]

A perfect example. Can I please copy this?

[@aymericst-louis-gabriel8314]

Well it's not as if they would be throwing half of the human population out of the window when cooperation was and is the key to human survival. I guess it's difficult to see why see choosing not to cooperate with large swaths of humans as bad. Replace men with "blacks" , "mothers", "disabled", " new Yorkers" or "aquarius" and let me know how much sense you think it makes.

[@mimosaparkkonen8296]

Arie Ravestein Actually, to me, it is. And I don't really get are you denying victim blaming, the fact that rape is very gendered crime (majority of rapists are males and majority of the victims are females), or are you maybe pointing out that you agree. So I really cannot take part to that.

[@haji818721]

Except for the fact that you are wrong. More men are raped every year than women are.

[@haji818721]

I dont understand avoiding dogs because you were bitten once. Sounds like that person has some issues they need dealing with.

[@cascadajade8474]

"We discussed the prospect of astral projection. He couldn't understand why I wanted to experience it so badly. "Why would anyone want to leave their body?" He laughed. And in this moment, we had nothing in the world in common." Just damn, I've never heard anyone put that feeling into words so accurately.

[@nicolebacon2747]

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[@three7446]

As a rape victim, I want Blythe know she helps me so much. So damn much. I wish I had the guts and talent to say what she says to the world

[@audriii_m]

I'm 13 and I'm at the point of my life where I'm scared I might get raped one day. I have never been sexually assaulted but I still get scared to walk outside or walk in a store or be by a bunch of strangers because I've seen and heard enough to know that any second I can be sexually assaulted. I'm scared to even trust my family because even though I think they never will, stories from real people, friends, neighbors, have shown me anyone can do that, and that can happen to anyone. I'm so tired of being scared, I should be able to go to the movies with friends, go to concerts, go to friends houses, without my mom telling me "I don't trust their parents" and me completely understanding because what if they hurt me? My mom has a job to where she sees this everyday, so she's worried her daughter will get raped by her friends parent. I'm fucking scared. I just want to live, without being fucking terrified of going outside.

[@simrenbajaj6000]

Audriana Martinez it’s not as common as it seems from the news but just be sure to take safety precautions

[@intergal6916]

Be aware of your surroundings and always be prepared for anything... Bring pepper sprays and pocket knifes... Learn basic self defense because they will come in handy...

[@trialanderror7099]

I literally relate to 99% of this...

[@hajabfatima8834]

I'm 18. In university. A city away from my parents. And scared. Every day I walk out fearing that stigma will follow me back

[@kateriwasch8971]

im in teh same position. im 13. me and my friend used to go biking to the store every week but now im giving fake excuses to stay home cause im to flipping scared to step outside without my parents.

[@morganbrown6032]

“Haven’t we all found the bones of a woman stuck like leftovers in a full mans teeth?!” CHILLS

[@Sean-uv2di]

I'm aware that the word beautiful has become redundant for poems such as these. But when something so deep burrows under your skin in recognition, claws it's way up your mouth and steals your vocabulary, the only word you can find yourself whispering is beautiful. ❤️💜💙💚

[@sarahreneekeller6352]

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[@soukaynaghoudane4432]

damn son

[@anthozoaz]

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[@patriceanderson4661]

This comment is beautiful :o)

[@jesseward568]

Is it deep or is it narcissistic?

[@arielburrow9433]

"I am the opposite of forgiveness. I am all rage and shriek and flame."

[@letstalkaboutit2375]

"Perhaps this body belongs to the first time I was raped." I was three, it was someone who was supposed to take care of me, someone I trusted. My family is still not sure if it really happened because I was "too young" and I "might be remembering wrong".

[@KitKat-gw4rh]

Always trust your body

[@enrico7474]

U remember that u were r word when u were at the age of 3? Porfavore stop with this nonsense

[@blackattack0895]

Shit...I was rapped by my next door neighbor when I was 7-10, so 4 years....it went on almost once a week...he told me "its normal...everyone dose it...don't be uncomfortable"...I never knew what was right or wrong...luckily he is gone...but he took my sanity, my self confidence, and my self worth with him...

[@DezerayHope]

she is my favorite modern day poet.

[@DezerayHope]

VICTORdowns slam poetry is still poetry. So she is indeed a poet

[@djorsumn3487]

+VICTORdowns what do you mean? She has loads of poems - meaning she is a poet.

[@DezerayHope]

+VICTORdowns why is it important what other poets I like? Just because I love her poetry doesn't mean I have no idea about any other poet. This entire youtube account is made up of slam poetry. These people are poets. Just because you don't like a certain form of poetry doesn't really give you much of a right to complain about it to someone who does.

[@djorsumn3487]

VICTORdowns You just said yourself that she writes free verse. Last time I checked, that was a form of poetry. That makes her poet, my friend.

[@djorsumn3487]

Madeleine Song lyrics are poems. Slam poems are poems. People who write them are poets. Why do you have such a sad life that you took all the time to write out all that bs

[@madk7583]

Loved the Brock Turner shade in it. This poem is....just wow

[@AlanaRogers]

god she's phenomenal

[@nickirichards5617]

all i had to see was "blythe baird" and i was already clicking, she's my favourite slam poet. her writing is so excellent and her delivery is always SO powerful, i have chills.

[@heytherefrankybadass]

I feel nauseous and I'm glad. I want to roar.

[@alyssaking3663]

Her words are so powerful.

[@infinity2864]

I love how this poem doesn't only sit on the paper, t dances and it shouts and demands to be heard. If your quiet enough, and if you listen carefully, you can hear her heart break. And her farther hears it with the very ear he placed on her mothers stomach. Her lips are at home on his cheek. He can feel it tremble. And you and I? We can just assume what it feels like.

[@FireWolf583]

It was my ex. 3 times. I said no. He covered my mouth so I couldn’t say no. But we were together. So the cops think it’s consent. Relationship isn’t consent. Saying no isn’t consent.

[@linny3012]

so chilling and so deep..

[@aidankozlovich787]

It's so sexy in a ticklish way

[@ellaellafee1428]

Aidan Kozlovich it’s.. sexy?

[@sarahstubbs2525]

When I was 5 and my sister 17 we were walking through town one evening (roughly 5pm but it was dark) and I remember so clearly a man cat calling my sister. I didn’t know what was happening and I just burst into tears. She said it was just a man saying something not very nice about her. I couldn’t understand why anyone would do that to her but she just kept telling me to ‘calm down’ and said stuff like ‘that’s not that strange’ and ‘it’s fine I’m used to it’

[@madisonlane1449]

I rewatch this every time I hear my abuser talk about how he is disgusted by rapists

[@KitKat-gw4rh]

Do you have to still be around him? 😥

[@dylan-cq1io]

"How could I expect this body to be perfect for anything other than the punchline?" This line hit me hard.

[@nicolebacon2747]

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[@user-vf5em9ss8s]

I love you Blythe. Fuck this world. To all survivors-keep fighting-as strange as it may sound to you, this messed up earth needs you and your voice more than ever. One day, we’ll set the record straight and the “hunters”-they can live hidden no more.

[@nicofisher141]

"and if i don't laugh i am no longer the cool girl but the one who can't take a joke" That hit hard man

[@nicolebacon2747]

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[@allimenendez3149]

“How can I except this body to be perfect for anything but the punchline” I really felt that, I love her poetry💚

[@heyitssjace]

Blythe Baird, Sierra DeMulder, and Ollie Schminkey are three of my favorite spoken word poets (shown on Button Poetry, at least). Not regarding all of their poems, but they've all talked about *sexual assault. Their poems leave me speechless. And also, I relate to their poems. *Those poems.

[@meganwoehl5277]

you should look up rhiannon mcgavin and savannah brown. I think you would like them as well!

[@heyitssjace]

Megan Swanston I love Savannah Brown too! Never heard of the other person, but will do. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@bbqbiscuit]

+robyyynnnnn definitely look up Rhiannon she is so good

[@heyitssjace]

Bella Murray Megan Swanston Now that I've looked her up, I realize I've actually seen some of her group poetry slams before! I just didn't know what her name was.

[@leslieblanco3536]

Literally cried. :( So fucking powerful. You are beautiful.

[@jamiemarie8866]

When I first heard this poem I was 17. I never thought that I also could start my sentences like that... 5 years later and I can. It sadness me how common it is for people to treat others that way.

[@tianawatters1793]

I was 9 years old when it first happened to me. Its happened 4 times since then and im only 13. The first time i was just wearing my school uniform and on the bus home. He sat next to me and started touching me up there. i started screaming and crying and the bus driver pushed him off the bus. I talked to my school admin about it and he said "How were you sitting?", "What were you wearing?', "what were you doing?" I WAS 9 YEARS OLD and i had nightmares up until the age of 11 when it happened twice more. i dont even go out side and i get called an introvert for it. Im not an introvert, im young and im scared of being sexually assaulted again.

[@graceelathrop6371]

I wish my words could hug you to make you better, enveloping you in the cool feeling of security and taking your worries away. Instead, I can merely hope that you are okay and doing better, sending my sad regards while going on with my daily life.

[@princesssam-ek5nu]

I love her

[@bendafokover1508]

same I love her voice so much

[@leynalouise5329]

same. her voice is perfect for her words

[@rlee3538]

Ahh I just shot my load oh shut the fuck up

[@keno1383]

That Brock Turner callout was perfect

[@n0x524]

thank you. much love. a fellow survivor of multiple rapes.

[@delaneym.7412]

I adore Blythe and all her poetry. A dream of mine to someday meet her. A true inspiration.

[@gabriellewillingham9951]

That Brock Turner section brought me tears. Her poetry is simple but full of punch. Fucking killed it, man.

[@TheJoelef]

dbera lafrave served less time in prison then brock turner. Wheres the outrage?

[@noraholmes9204]

How could anyone dislike this? It's so raw and pure and breathtaking.

[@nicolebacon2747]

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[@fivesecondsofsummer3362]

*breaks the like button*

[@fivesecondsofsummer3362]

Ah I love this so much

[@mssarafina]

I hate when people victim blame. What I was wearing, doesn't ,mean those people should have broken the law, along with me. And if you want to know so badly? It was winter, so I was wearing a sweatshirt and leggings. I was 11.

[@nicolebacon2747]

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[@haileygalbraith6260]

I hate when guys tell me to stop yelling, I’m being to loud. But, I just can’t hear myself think cause if I’m not that loud, how will I be heard.

[@rosestephenson2005]

“and if i don’t laugh i am no longer the cool girl but the one who can’t take a joke” why does all her poetry relate to my life so much

[@stacyedopka510]

Why would it matter if this poem was supposed to be man-hating? After all the violence she's been through at the hands of men why are the guys in the comments wanting her poem to appease them? And what I mean is stop centering someone's pain on you and your feelings.

[@TheJoelef]

so if a man is screwed over in the court system by woman he say hateful things about woman then right?

[@elexishipp9034]

That’s a completely different situation and a stupid comparison. Having someone sexually violate you is horrific. I’m not sure why you even made that comment since it makes no sense.

[@christopherbrown5409]

Why should all men be blamed for the actions of some?

[@nicolebacon2747]

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[@anonymous05932]

exactly

[@strawberryfox8819]

So some small survival hacks I have in case you find yourself in need of them. However, if you freeze or can't win the fight, just know that you are not to blame and that you are beautiful, loved and cherished. You will heal with time because you are strong. 1) Go for the eyes. Use anything you can find, even your fingers if you have to. Push them into their eyes as hard as you need to, until you hear the popping of his eyeballs. 2) Go for the throat. Your teeth are stronger than they look, you can use them to bite his throat. 3) If he holds you down, try to wrap your legs around his body and either toss or squeeze until something breaks. Or a combination of both.

[@strawberryfox8819]

@@pranavvaishnave7648 I think everyone's aware that you'd have to act in a matter of seconds and improvise. Also, we shall use they because both men and women can be sexual predators. In any case, I'm just providing information that might help someone in that situation. Hope you have a good day.

[@strawberryfox8819]

@@pranavvaishnave7648 So what, do you suggest just letting it happen even if you do not freeze? Unfortuantely, not doing that would result in the assault to not be classified as that, at least not in my country because it has to be evident that you resisted the attack. Truly, I'm interested in what you suggest.

[@sophiaduran4240]

thank you. Its so sad that we have to know these nowadays. Just having to be prepared to be sexu0ally assulted. t makes me so sad

[@stg8361]

Omg im crying... This body is no longer mine, since the first time I was raped... This body is no longer mine since I was 8 years old.

[@leslieblanco3536]

you are strong

[@stg8361]

Leslie Blanco thank you but Im not that strong... I'm still trying to deal with all of this. I hope that in some point I will stop blaming myself so much...

[@leslieblanco3536]

estoo G It's not your fault, someone who is capable of doing that is really fucked up. If you try to get justice for yourself I really believe you can help other girls who have been in that situation. No matter, you are strong and beautiful and you will heal through all of this. I honestly hope who ever did this to you gets what they deserve as well, all the best

[@dynamicsentertainment1673]

Your body is yours

[@stg8361]

Gamercakes Videocupcakes why is it mine? If it had taken from me?

[@ifirizauviir2052]

I don’t know who is disliking this video. But that poem was so filled with truth that I cry with joy.

[@maddie.bolland.7]

I cannot stop coming back to this poem-- it is beyond fantastic. Eloquent, brimming with passion, and absolutely true. I still cry every time I watch this. Everything Blythe writes is so stunning.

[@artieriesterer8633]

2:52 shout out to the guy snapping and encourage others to as well. “Come on!”

[@deviija]

Incredible piece and deeply moving too. I, too, am tired of rape culture being denied as "a real thing" by many, and the amount of sexual assault and lack of consent that seems to spread each year.

[@nicolebacon2747]

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[@kenishaghotey7847]

Preach 👏 THIS 👏 NEEDS 👏 TO 👏 BE👏EVERYWHERE👏

[@amandarocha6358]

Blythe says everything I've ever wantes to. I love this woman so much

[@FeralPhillyEnby]

I've been assaulted 3 times, and this poem reaches into my heart and makes it into a inferno of determination. I will never let another man or woman hurt me or my friends.

[@mariaclemente1737]

this just pulled me out of my numbness thank you for saving the day once again

[@ilovepiedoyou2]

incredibly powerful. i couldn't breathe because i was so captivated - especially when she talked about the brock turner case. oh my god, you can feel her frustration

[@ErutaniaRose]

Hearing and seeing things like this helps when it comes to figuring out how common sexual assault is, and knowing that you're not alone. It's such a miraculous poem, and I know it takes a lot of strength to say what she did, especially given her history. GREAT JOB! Thank you.

[@bishbashbosh6153]

this gives my feminist heart life

[@HussyHarryet]

I feel so upset and enraged every time I watch this. These very words speak my most aggressive, most potent and most sickening thoughts. Whilst my own husbands calls them "depressing drivel". And I'm sad that I married part of the problem when he trivialises such words, thoughts and feelings, instead of being outraged that she's been put in the position to think and feel these things. Her words are mine, and so many others. She speaks for so fucking many, I could not be more livid.

[@awk-wordwriter7179]

When she said the thing about the rape joke I was like ' u go girl' its true...rape jokes will make a victim go into trigger mode...so don't crack a rape joke...they're not fucking funny. B4 any kind of hate comes in I was raped several times...so when I hear a rape joke...its hard to breathe

[@biancaapolianne5677]

This gave me goosebumps, I absolutely loved her rage and anger. I wish I could burn my anger through words not my own blood. Absolutely loved it

[@SafetySpooon]

Stuff like this is why I don't own a gun. Because after listening to this, I just want to sneaking into frat parties to find rapists.

[@traceyhuntstreasure2890]

+Embankment 1446 how are his standards of guilt falling short? He just said that he wanted to kill rapists and in my opinion somebody wanting to do that is certainly not an over reaction.

[@mariagalleriaxi8632]

Arie Ravestein well I mean your right that not everyone does it but you can't say its a myth when we have so many women coming out

[@AnDi02-fb4fk]

I have tears in my eyes and wanna thank this woman soo much for every single word she said🙏

[@Goremaid]

I'm a trans guy, but I still feel it when she's talking about how weird it is to say "the first time I was raped". It happened when I was twelve and it just... kept happening in various forms,

[@MsRoxas101x]

Ooh this just gave me a few goosebumps here and there. This is good. This is really good.

[@skinnylegend1641]

Thank you.

[@bianca6519]

that last line, "in that moment there was nothing in the world we had in common." damn.

[@steeleforce13]

I am a male and fully agree with all she has mentioned. The closure was definitely the nail in the coffin. Amazingly spoken. Being a poet myself is grateful to hear truth heard these days.

[@Alex-sv2bi]

I dehumanize myself when talking about my trauma because everyone makes that "yikes" noise every time I make it serious. So to not become the downer I've tried to become the comedian. But people laugh. I've been able to recognize the people to hold close when even if I say it as a joke they ask if I'm okay, and I always say no...

[@yamigoops3977]

I’m hanging out with my guys friends now. I pretended I thought I was wearing earbuds (but they could hear it) cuz like.. their convo’s are boring asf. They were looking terrified xD

[@yaziv5271]

She somehow finds the words to say the things I can't or won't say to myself or my mom or therapist and I can't thank her enough for sharing her struggles and her voice, it has given me a tool I can use to express my own frustrations when I can't find the words, she does.

[@mauvaisdentes6255]

This poem gave me shivers and tears in my eyes. The last line is extremely hard hitting. But the major thing is that - many many women watching probably related a lot to what was said.

[@frog2345]

When I was 16 my father made a joke about my eyeliner. They laughed. When I made a joke to my brother about how he's dressed as a fancy hobo no one laughed. My father told me that to make jokes about someone is wrong when the joke you made to that person didn't make them laugh but feel disgusted.

[@hayliemarie9225]

I love this poem, but honestly I went from crying to laughing after she said "I was even cat called on the way here" and while turning the page a guy yelled "fuck"

[@juliacorbett6322]

Thank you. We have a right to anger, all the anger this world and our bodies can carry. and if we decide to forgive it is not for them it is for us.

[@angela.8454]

my friend that assaulted me supported victims, he comforted me when i came out as a lesbian to him and even when i was assaulted by someone else. When i first met my closest friend he laughed when i talked about being assaulted. It’s not all men but all women have a story and i am sick of having stories

[@igniscobaltum9511]

I feel like I felt a part of her pain this poem put me to tears I can't descive how beautiful yet painful it was to hear it or how it bounced thru my head even after she finished I love her work

[@Riviwriter]

This poem hit home for me. You speak such truth and such heartbreak and I love you so much

[@rainy..]

Chills. Tears. More chills.

[@maddie.bolland.7]

Wow... I have no words, this is absolutely incredible. This brought me to tears.

[@brandymustoe2897]

I have just found your work, Blythe and I have chills. You speak my truth and the truth of so many who don't know how to say anything at all!!!

[@sierrahealey4500]

YES! This is just everything I have ever wanted to say worded perfectly, you are stunning

[@mandyporras07]

Beautiful. Gave me goosebumps. You say you’re pain.

[@gilahfish3589]

absolute chills for the majority of this poem - i was watching and listening while working - this made me stop what i was doing and demanded the respect of my full attention - thank you

[@ItsNotASara]

That ending made me clench my fist and tear up. God damn. Her poems always hit so unapologetically hard.

[@rachelcrites1411]

I am in tears.

[@ohwow9124]

Still one of my favorite poems, never fails to give me chills. Thank you, Blythe Baird.

[@m.daglydewoodrow7720]

Thank you for sharing your struggles and strength. One love!