Postcards Home
I deserve respect.
Dear Darryl-
When we got married I thought I was going to be safe. I had no idea my life would turn out this way. But in a strange way, I’m glad it did. I had experiences out on the road that I wouldn’t take back for anything. When I first decided to go on a road trip with Louise, I did it partly for the adventure, and partly because I was mad at you for not letting me go out and have fun. While on that trip, however, I learned some things about myself, and my life. I found out that just because I was a housewife didn’t mean I was stupid, or should be treated as such. I am a strong, independent woman, who can make it on her own in the world, and should be treated with respect. Women aren’t just objects of sexual desire, but human beings with inner strength and brains. It is too bad that this information wasn’t revealed to me earlier in my life, but I think I am lucky to have realized it at all. I hope Darryl, that you learn from my experience as well, and in the future you start appreciating the women in your life. Because the woman who cook and clean for you aren’t just mindless idiots, but beautiful, brainy women who deserve your trust, loyalty, and most of all, your respect.
Always,
Thelma