Recently, I was uninvited from a women's empowerment group for speaking against injustices like white supremacy, colonialism, and the genocide happening in G@z@!
This echoes a childhood incident where joy was silenced by a teacher's tape over my mouth and sent to a corner for a timeout for being too loud.
It's a stark reminder: empowerment isn't about feeding egos or fitting into molds, where we would undoubtedly disown every part of our being for the sake of being accepted. True empowerment should be about embracing each woman's unique journey and aspirations rather than conforming to the belief of doing things one way, "the accepted way," or a one-size-fits-all definition.
It's about engaging in uncomfortable conversations, facing our shadows, and acknowledging the parts of us that hold us back even when it's tough. Our authenticity is our strength and our rebellion.
Empowerment is self-discovery, self-acceptance, and self-love. It's about breaking free from patriarchal patterns that hold us back while healing our inner child.
If you are feeling like the odd one, welcome to the club!!
You were born to BE UNQUELY YOU!
Be unapologetically yourself by breaking free from society's expectations and speaking up, standing up, and not just fitting in.
Our voices are powerful tools in reshaping narratives and advocating for a world where every person's pain and struggle are acknowledged and addressed; now more than ever, our unified voices are needed to free Palestine!
Our authenticity is our rebellion.
#EmpoweredVoices #AuthenticSelf #breakthemould