ENOUGH IS ENOUGH...

A Deeper Stand for Respect, Humanity & Growth

by Brimstone

Photo Credit: Ben Rekemeyer

There comes a point when silence feels like complicity - and I’ve hit that point. Enough is enough. I’ve made it abundantly clear before, and I’ll say it again even louder for the ones in the back: I will not tolerate hate - of ANY kind. Not in my house. Not in my space. Not in this world if I have any say in it. This isn’t a rant, and it’s not rooted in politics. Let’s leave the party lines and echo chambers out of it. This is about something bigger. Something deeper. This is about humanity. About being decent. About showing respect even when we don’t see eye to eye. We are all out here trying to make it. Trying to navigate a world that can be unpredictable, overwhelming, and often unforgiving. And with everything we face - the struggles, the setbacks, the storms behind closed doors - the last thing we need is more hate, more judgment, more division. Look, we don’t have to agree on everything. That’s not how growth works. Disagreement is natural - hell, it’s healthy. It challenges us. It forces us to think, to reflect, to evolve. But disagreement should never come at the cost of dignity. Never at the cost of someone’s safety, self-worth, or soul.

You don’t have to look like me. You don’t have to think like me. You don’t have to live like me. But you WILL treat people with respect - or you can keep it moving.

I don’t care what you look like, who you pray to, who you love, or where you come from. That’s your story. That’s your magic. That’s your right. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your existence - and you shouldn’t have to live it dodging hate. We are not all built the same, and that’s the gift, not the problem. This world would be unbearably dull without the vibrant differences that make us who we are. The cultures. The histories. The passions. The flaws. The fire. That’s the heartbeat of humanity. That’s what makes us real. And here’s the truth - the one most people forget while shouting over each other: You don’t have to understand someone to show them kindness. You don’t have to agree with their path to show them respect.

Compassion doesn’t require comprehension. It just requires heart.

Every single person you pass is carrying something. Maybe it’s grief. Maybe it’s trauma. Maybe it’s dreams they’re afraid to chase or wounds they’re trying to hide. And you? You have a choice in every moment to be part of their healing or their harm. Choose wisely. Let’s be real - before you throw stones, you better make damn sure your own house is in order. It’s easy to point fingers when you're not looking in the mirror. It’s easy to shame, to mock, to judge. But growth doesn’t come from tearing others down. It comes from building something better - starting with yourself.

So I’m calling it like it is: Cut the hate. Drop the judgment. Embrace the differences. Lead with empathy. Not because it’s trendy or performative - but because it’s the right thing to do. Respect isn’t weakness. It’s strength. The real kind. The kind that lifts people up instead of pushing them down. We don’t need more noise. We need more heart. More listening. More grace. More people who aren’t afraid to stand up, speak out, and say: This world needs better - and I’m willing to be part of it.

Be good. Be kind. Be human. - Brimstone