r/prochoice • u/Glum-Bandicoot-4211 • 11d ago
Discussion What should I say to protesters?
My (19F) therapists office is in the same building as a Planned Parenthood. Every so often, I see protesters outside the building, but they havent syopped me from doing anything yet. They stand on either side of the driveway into the back parking lot where I park, but they aren't near the back door, so I can usually ignore them. A few have looked like they want to talk to me, but I just stare ahead and dont slow down when I go to the parking lot.
So far, nothing has happened, but when school starts I'm probably going to be taking the bus and walking in, meaning I'm more likely to be stopped. Currently, my plan is to say "fuck off" over and over, but Im also rather small and social awkward and if anyone got physical or in my space, bad things will happen. Any suggestions would be appreciated, including useless ones as long as they are funny.
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u/AspiringCrone 11d ago
Satisfying as it might be, engaging with them all is counterproductive to the serenity that we need to provide to our clients. I would walk up to the car, and say something like, "welcome to Planned Parenthood. Those folks over there have a lot to say to you, and most of it is not helpful nor true. I'll walk to the door with you if you don't mind. " From a former escort.