Dear Bully, we see you

An open letter to the person in the pub who smirks, whispers, and thinks nobody notices

This one is not warm. This one is not gentle. This one is for you.

You think nobody notices

This letter is different from the others in this series. The others were written with warmth, with an outstretched hand, with the hope that understanding might lead to change. This one is different because I do not think you are interested in understanding. I think you know exactly what you are doing.

You are the person in the pub who nudges your mate when a trans person walks in. You are the one who smirks, who whispers, who makes sure everyone at the table sees you looking. You think you are being subtle. You think nobody notices. You are wrong. They notice. They always notice.

The damage you do