Great post, something we should have done from the beginning, thanks for this.

what does your version of feminism look like?

I'm a radical feminist, I base my feminism in Radical Feminist theory which believes that women are oppressed based on our sex. I think it's incredible that we have a literal theoretical framework with which to draw from that allows us to discuss the exploitation of our reproductive labor, fight for autonomy, sovereignty over our own bodies and equality in law. I appreciate the many various approaches to feminism, yet none have a basic rulebook that allows one to stay focused on the liberation of women and forms of axis of oppression everyone born female faces. I really like pink pill feminism because it follows the same guidelines that all forms of feminism can coexist, WGTOW, Female, Separatists, et al. We can discuss any type of experiences women might have freely, not just focused on the degeneracy of men and their violence, but our own work to be sovereign over ourselves. I especially like the fact that we can call out feminism-lite and pickme handmaidens that seem to exist solely to undermine women. Women that think they benefit based on their proximity to and affinity for patriarchy. Women that convince themselves males will ever think we are their equals, by shitting on other women's rights. I also like the wit of Pink Pill feminism, sometimes Radical Feminism though important can come across as a bid dry and the reality of our situations can be so dire, yet the incredibly comedic terms creates a levity I really enjoy. PinkPill is my favorite feminism because it's the one that seems to be progressive by allowing anyone that will call out mutant Y chromosomes.

any aspects you don't agree with?

I have a background in Film Theory which was created by 2nd wave feminists, they came up with the concepts of criticizing the Male Gaze and an approach to film viewing that was critical of patriarchal media and identifying with the "default" viewing position that was assumed male. Women that had culture shifting views that are seated in being critical the way we think about the female form an how it's objectified and fetishized, the peeping toms and the scopophilia in film.

I despise liberal feminism, or GC women that call themselves Radical Feminists but have never read a drop of theory. Being GC is great, you don't need more than that, but Radical Feminism doesn't really operate in absolutes, even Black Pill feminism has it's absolutes in how women should live and biology that can be fanatical at times. The one thing we all share is we are anti-porn and anti-objectification of the female form and it's effects on the average male mind. Radical Feminism because it has theory is an open debate about female oppression and how it manifests culturally.

did you grow up in a feminist household? a traditional one? a mix?

I grew up in a fairly conservative Latin household, but my dad had an inherent distrust of men and that made him somewhat feminist leaning in that he would constantly remind his many daughters to never underestimate male violence and depravity. It was very helpful in trying to keep us safe.

what personal experiences led you to have the beliefs you have?

I talked about that a bit earlier, I first heard the word terf when I made a casual comment about males in female sports. Later I had a hetero female friend make an awkward comment about Lesbians dating Tims, I hadn't been out of the closet very long and I was completely appalled anyone would police Lesbians like this, but perceive themselves as immune from dating trans. It felt like a double attempt to assimilate Gay people while getting permission to be completely homophobic to my face under the guise of wokeness. We stared at each other with intense reciprocated affrontedness. Imagine thinking you have to save anyone from the "cruelty" of Lesbians by us not sleeping with you. I became committed to Rad Fem theory and Rad Fem spaces.

I also became incredibly uncomfortable with how racist trans advocacy started to become, using racial oppression as a mere talking point and masculinizing Women of Color. GC spaces are by no means perfect, but at least we talk about the plight of all women and like I said earlier radical feminism addresses intersectionality, not in a way to advance patriarchy but to dismantle it.

how has it changed you and how you act on an everyday basis/your relationships?

I have a zero tolerance for any forms of homophobia or policing of Gay sexuality and forced Gay assimilation. it has shaped the way I speak and the relationships I've formed yes. I was very feminist before finding Rad Fem theory, now I'm dangerous to patriarch through words and a platform.

how does it empower you?

anytime there is a dispute within GC feminism or out, I just return to the words of the theorists, I mean we have a framework for our autonomy from patriarchy and it's glorious and oh so helpful. it gives me ultimate power since most people that question us have a 5th grade reading level and very little understanding of what feminism is let alone its intention and application.

how do you help empower other women/how do you want to help other women?

I don't know that I empower anyone, I certainly make the homophobes think when they try to pimp us out to who they've decided we belong to. Maybe on my discord server when I'm able to help younger women have an insight into their approach to media.

I'd like to empower young Lesbians that encounter people that think they police our bodies and decide how we live our lives and who we are. I'd like to empower women that think Radical Feminism is an absolutism that dictates whether they wear makeup, procreate by choice or must be exploited for their labor. Like I said, we can always return to the theory as a guide.

Sorry if this was too long, but it was very cathartic.