My personal social media pages and my DMs are my little corner of the world, spaces I’ve carefully curated to reflect who I am, what I value, and the kind of energy I want around me. This is my space, and I take pride in keeping it safe, respectful, and comfortable for myself and those I welcome here.
Because of that, I will never tolerate anyone coming into my comment sections, whether on my blogs, my writings, or my posts, and especially into my DMs using language I do not appreciate. I fully understand that over time, some words that were once slurs have been reclaimed and are now used in lighthearted or celebratory ways by many. That’s fine. In public spaces or on someone else’s page, I have no problem hearing people use those words for themselves. That’s their choice.
But for me, those same words still carry a negative weight. They are not welcome here. This is my space, and I am entitled to decide what is permitted in it. If you cannot respect that, the door is right there. You don’t have to comment, you don’t have to send me a friend request, and quite honestly, you don’t have to follow me.
If my boundaries mean I “won’t be welcome” in certain open spaces, so be it. That’s perfectly acceptable. I will always respect the rules and boundaries of someone else’s space, and I expect the same in return. That’s how healthy interaction works, it is called reciprocation.
So if you’re here, know this: I welcome connection, conversation, and kindness. But my boundaries are not up for debate. Respect them, and you’ll always be welcome in my corner of the world.