“Be patient”, they say.
“Don’t damage your reputation.”
“Cook better; listen more.”
They don’t even know my situation,
But of course, they force unsolicited advice.
Because I am the woman,
I must be at fault, by default.
No one asked me, “Why are you unhappy?”
I did not sign up for settling nor muting my voice.
Excuse me – I have the right to a divorce.
Please respect my privacy.
Opinions, judgments, assumptions, nudging and guilt-tripping are unwelcome.
My business is not subject to public evaluation or interrogation.
Thank you for your cooperation.