Can I Have Bodily Autonomy for My Birthday, Please?

I can’t believe I have to ask for it

Maria Shimizu Christensen

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Photo by Rebeca G. Sendroiu on Unsplash

It’s my birthday today. I’m now 58 years old. Yay me! I don’t feel old, but some days I sure do feel tired. Now, more than ever. It’s not a physical thing. It’s mental and emotional. Like, how are we still dealing with this bullshit in this day and age.

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Maria Shimizu Christensen

Writer. Maker. Featured in Medium’s 2021 list of Stories That Started Conversations. I write about life. https://www.mariashimizuchristensen.com