Just gonna say that I think there’s going to come a point where we view the way alcohol has been mass-marketed to women over the past few decades in the same way we view cigarette advertising in the 50s.

Think about how many times you say wine is the solution. It’s not.

(You know what is the solution to everything by the way? Justice.)
(Also: 156 days here.)
For everyone responding defensively: 1) that’s a sign to do some self-examination; 2) when you’re hungover all the time you’re not operating a full capacity; 3) patriarchy likes us numb because it keeps us quiet.
https://t.co/iMd11oxP36
From 2012

https://t.co/Wpm75x2V70
It’s been thoroughly researched to make us more sensitive to the advertising.

https://t.co/lg0ERF2FSF
I mean for fucks sake.

https://t.co/GiX5sutOoZ
https://t.co/6io0KCF3KJ
Also, everyone should read this article by @KristiCCoulter, particularly if your response to this is something along the lines of “don’t tag me with this, Elizabeth.”

Open your mind.

https://t.co/RbBO2bkISD
Ok, last point of the am. You don’t have to be an alcoholic to quit. You don’t have to be dependent to see that alcohol numbs you and denies you your full expression & the capacity to have complete clarity.

It is a SOCIAL JUSTICE issue.

Tagging @chrissyteigen. Welcome, sister.
Oh look what just hit my timeline 22 minutes ago. https://t.co/Qg0cj0jIEs
https://t.co/RkYVjjIjPQ

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