awakedna

I am Edna Pontellier. I am married and have two sons 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦. I am a stay at home mom. I enjoy bonbons, going for swims, and the ocean 🌊.

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@EdnaPsydney There comes a point where people must realize that the majority is not always right. Time to open minds, not sacrifice individuality.

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@EdnaP_Jaden Maybe what sin is was twisted by society rather than God’s intentions, creating shame in shameless situations.

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@Edna_PCaroline I agree, however I can never sacrifice my awakened self and values for anyone, even my children.

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Though it was an entirely different situation, Lee Mokobe’s words perfectly described how misplaced I am in society and how cruel their judgements are. They don’t realize I’m not just going through a phase - I never intend on falling back into the mindless sleep of society.

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@EdnaP_Jaden This article made me question my marriage more than I already do - men call women confusing but they aren’t so straightforward themselves...

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@EdnaP_Brayden I relate. Léonce is so focused on appearances and reputations. What about a real discussion about feelings?

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@Time2WakeUp1899 Men only get away with bad behavior because society teaches them as children that boys will be boys. All boys, guys, and men need to learn about morals.

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Dave Barry’s “Guys vs Men” was different than many articles I’ve recently read and gave me mixed opinions. I can’t decide whether I prefer the confusing “guys” as explained, or the “men” that lack morals. And I disagree that God intended for gender based generalizations be made.

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@EdnaPsydney If only Léonce would take a single glance at my true desires, he seems just as uncaring as the wealthy man in the painting.

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@Time2WakeUp1899 My little pigeon house only made me realize that my old house wasn’t the cage, but rather society, and that I was unable to move out of.

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@EdnapRyon If only I were courageous and strong enough to escape my own cage.

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“The Gilded Cage” was so relatable. My luxurious life is the last thing I want, seeking the freedom I am kept from. I’m on display like the tiny gold bird in the cage when I’d rather be pursuing my dreams like the strong, free bird just beyond my window.

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@EdnapKeegan My husband has trapped me further in the cage of society and in his control. If only husbands learned to put others before themselves.

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@EdnaP_Jaden If only men were willing to give up such a harsh name as “tyrant” to be called a friend, and to work towards the happiness of others.

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@EdnaP_Brayden I couldn’t agree more. And Abigail’s husband responded to her letter saying it was his job to be fair...what happened to fairness in how men treat women in our country’s past?

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I totally agree with Abigail Adams in her letter to John Adams, “Remember the Ladies”. Men should not have unlimited power, and she is right that we will not be bound to be voiceless! I will not be controlled or owned by anyone, even Léonce 🙄.

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@EdnaP_Brayden Couldn’t agree more. Men who think they own their wives and daughters are ridiculous.

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@EdnaP_Erin That’s so frustrating! He doesn’t seem to understand that you are your own person. If only he didn’t have so much control...

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I love the new freedom of my “pigeon house” - the freedom to be alone when I want, to have the company of Alcee when I’m lonely, the freedom to work on my art, and to be in my full home instead of that old empty house!

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@EdnAwakening6 Yes! He totally avoids the confrontation and struggle to maintain his “superior position”.