Unfortunately, I have met a non-zero number of cis men who can recite their progressive lines exquisitely and with real conviction. And they seem to be living their values. But then they find themselves in a position of power over a young woman they find attractive. And yes, well.
Feels like it's getting harder to believe anything anymore, including oneself. Just sitting here in my pit of despair wondering if maybe I should hope to never be popular or read by anyone, so that way I won't end up tempted to do shitty things to people.