Dear old people (specifically old ladies) at church.
STOP. FUCKING. TOUCHING. ME.
Do NOT touch my shoulders
Do NOT touch my back
Do NOT touch my arms
Absolutely NOTHING about my physicality gives you consent to touch me. I secluded myself on PURPOSE. That does not give you an excuse. Yes I have my earbuds in. It’s super fucking loud and I have misophonia so leave me the FUCK alone.
If you want my attention, gently wave in my line of vision. Do not grab me or tap my shoulders.
The other day I was at a cousins bridal shower. I also have really bad claustrophobia in crowds, so I was backing up into a corner. And this BITCH blocked off my only exit and kept trying to touch my arms.
GET THE FUCK AWAY FROM ME AND ASK BEFORE YOU TOUCH PEOPLE FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY.
Internet fanfic, specifically porn, has been around since the 80s. Those sweet old ladies that you imagine being offended over rap lyrics? They were writing filthy Kirk/Spock stories back in the day.
I was very surprised when I started realising older women are not very respected/taken seriously by society. I always loved talking to old ladies. I have befriended women who were old enough to be my mother. My great grandmother was one of the funniest women I ever met, who liked telling jokes and would put a funny twist into any little anecdote. Old lady jokes are the best. I love hearing their stories. And I think more people should listen to them.