I was lucky enough to get to attend the Women's March in Atlanta. Prior to this march, I had never done any type of march or protest, but this was an issue I felt way too strongly about to just sit at home while those around me took the time to stick up for things I also need to be fighting for. As a women who suffers from reproductive health issues, I very much am in fear of the prices of my medications and future opportunities with the new president's changes that are yet to come. This being my first time spreading awareness for social issues with a large group of people, I wanted to share the things that I learned/observed through this experience.

1.There was almost an equal number of men and women that attended.

This really inspired me because you always hear on the internet about men being annoyed with feminist and see no reason for things to change. Seeing men hold signs, demanding equal rights for women was truly inspiring.

2. Children are not oblivious to what is occurring.

As a child, I was completely unaware of the things occurring in politicos and the social injustices in the world. At the march, I saw so many children who were not only good sports, but excited to be there and ready to put up the fight for their future. There were children as young as 4 that I saw chanting, "Not one step back!" which almost brought me to tears, I was so moved.

3.It is possible to have thousands of people together without conflict.

I will admit, after seeing some of the protest on the day of the inauguration, I was a little worried about going to the march, but everyone was nice, helpful, and even in good spirits despite the rainy conditions and long wait prior to the march beginning.

4 The police and those marching had incredible respect for one another.

You may have seen videos on Facebook of the marchers shaking hands and giving high fives to all the police officers working the march, and I can back up that this truly was the way the interection between the two groups occured. Everytime the marches passed police, even if they were on top of buildings, they waves and yelled thank you, something that doesn't happen much anymore.

5. Love truly is stronger than hate

After this march, I can truly say I was inspired to have a more active part in social movements. I never realized how good you feel afterwards and how it helps you feel better about the injustice in the world, knowing you are doing something to fight against it.