Either way, the choice comes down to this. Do you become who others want you to be, or do you embrace who you know you truly are?

I wrote this because were at a time in history, again, where we all have to make this same choice, right now. 8/8 #resist

If she stands apart, as many might choose, she still loses something precious, the people who shaped her life, who live in her memories, but for the sake of remaining true to herself. 7/8 #resist

If she betrays herself by raising her hand, she loses a piece of her soul, rejecting her own identity just to belong. 6/8 #resist

For those who may not understand the deeper meaning. This choice forces us to confront where we truly stand. 5/8 #resist

Now she faces a choice: raise her hand in betrayal of herself, or extend it in solidarity with her people. Which path would you choose when acceptance comes at the cost of your soul? 4/8 #resist

When confronted, they dismissed her fears nothing bad would happen to her specifically. She was different, they assured her. Not like the "majority" they despised. She could still belong, if only she'd raise her hand too. If only she'd join in condemning people just like herself. 3/8 #resist

Now she couldn't fathom how they envisioned a future without people like her.
One gesture became the ultimate betrayal. How could she return from this? How could she ever sit at their table again, breaking bread with those who celebrated her kind's demise? 2/8 #resist

True, but somtimes the wind echos.