I think it's because we're outside of those systems. We bear the brunt of the impact of those systems. Like my mom said, she didn't tell the police because nothing was going to be done. We talk to each other. We know best how to care for each other and how to protect one another. What we need is for those voices to be heard and for the resources to be available so that this work can be done.
On April 16th, 2024. See this statement in context.