I've escaped the ties of those around me and living free has taught me to love myself and never feel shame for living
but when tricky broads and mindless dogs try to stick labels on me, provoke me to fight, a fist around my neck looks a lot like an invitation, so I shut them down and ignore the thunder in my brain
I remind them they know nothing about me, I am self-assured, unassailable, and I can learn from people terrified enough of new things that they'd come and attack me, and they're scared that I know what's in their head