Let's leave feminism on the side, that's not the point here. Let's just focus on strength. Strong women are just awesome! I'm not talking about successful career women, not presidents of nations.. I'm talking about female strength in general which comes in all forms, shapes and sizes.
During my teens, I hated being girl. I felt it was unfair, I wanted the freedom, the lack of awkwardness, the open options and the respect. But I was strong enough to fight for what I wanted; and honestly, had the support of an incredible family who weren't intimidated by female strength. Back then of course, we called it guts not strength.
In my twenties, I figured out that actually, it's not that bad being girl. People always expected less of me, so I had a chance to excel with very little effort. Most people were intimidated by that "strength", so it was easier and more convenient to hide/conceal it. I was is a very strange state of not trying to realize my full potential because I was afraid I'll be "better" than men, which would make life very difficult. I slacked down, but hated myself for it.
In my thirties, I let go of my inhibitions, and embraced the beauty of female strength. It was great power, and with great power, comes great responsibility; responsibility of humility which life will harshly remind us, lest we forget, and a responsibility of bearing the consequences of our choices, even if all we can think of going to a corner and crying.
This is the year for me to enjoy strength, to enjoy being woman, and to gladly bear the consequences.
So
Here's to strong women!
May we know them
May we be them
May we raise them
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