I don't believe in safety. I wish I did. I am not brave. I simply know what to be scared of; I know to be scared of everything. There is freedom in that fear. That freedom makes it easier to appear fearless-to say and do what I want.
In her essay collection "Bad Feminist," Roxane Gay explores the complex relationship between fear and freedom. She expresses that while she does not believe in the concept of safety, this awareness of potential dangers grants her a unique sense of liberation. By recognizing what to be afraid of, Gay finds herself empowered to navigate the world more authentically.
This understanding allows her to embrace her fears, which paradoxically enables her to act with fearlessness. Consequently, Gay emphasizes the importance of acknowledging fear as a part of life that can lead to greater self-expression and boldness in her actions and words.
