In this episode, I delve into the misconception that being strong as a woman is desired. The reality is: being "strong" as a woman gets you doormat treatment. Being strong as a woman means doing it all. Being strong means throwing your womanhood and softness away. As a society we have (unconsciously) manipulated women into thinking that they must be superwomen. We praise it. We don't love and cherish our mothers, daughters, and sisters for being amazing, funny, loving, and caring individuals. We love them because of what they do for us. The meals they cook. The dishes they clean. The money they bring in. The rides to and from here and there. It doesn't have to be this way. We are not men, and never will be men. 

Women should not have to work 2 jobs, raise children, "hold the fort down", climb the corporate ladder, reject their femininity, etc. to be respected. It's pretty simple, I have two questions that have to be answered. Why is this being glorified, and how did we get here? I challenge you to think of the last time you've been called strong. When? And for what reason? Was it because you've been through so much? Was it because you were working like a dog day in and day out and not complaining about it? Women are not called strong when it's clear that they nurture themselves and others. Women who work because they want to and enjoy themselves are not called strong. Women who openly receive help instead of rejecting it are not called strong.

It is for this reason, that I am perfectly okay being called weak. In fact, I would much prefer that over "strong". 

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