โImagine she was your daughter.โ
No. Stop needing to imagine every woman as your daughter, sister, wife, or mother before you treat her like a human being. She shouldnโt have to be related to you to deserve dignity or respect. Just develop basic human empathy.
The biggest misogynistic male you know irl has their entire life funded by their mothers. From cooked meals, to paid car, to free housing, to paid college tuition, to free maid services. They will look down on women, yet their entire luxurious lifestyle exists because of women.
the ways others neglected you was not permission to neglect yourself in the same way. you are deserving of love & care. not only from others, but also, & especially from yourself
Do not talk about discernment if you cannot recognise when someone needs compassion more than criticism and correction. There is a time to guide and a time to simply hold space for a person who is hurting. Wisdom knows the difference. And kindness knows it even faster.
One thing I believe every woman should have is firmness. Be firm in your decisions. Be firm in your choices. Just be firm.
Let your word be your bond. If you say you will do something, make every effort to follow through and do it well. Always carry that sense of resolve.
I was 18 asking about sterilization and the doctor said, โWhat if your future husband wants kids?โ Thatโs when I realized an imaginary man had more say over my body than I did.