This made me cry. I have a 14yo daughter who had an open subject essay due this morning…I read it last night and it’s titled “Why Trump is bad for America…and Canada”. We are raising the next generation of girls with feminine defiance and I fear that it will be needed.
(We are in Canada, in a very conservative small town not entirely averse to being the 51st state…cue my daughter’s rage.
The best thing about that song is Taylor knew exactly whose buttons she was going to push, knew EXACTLY how they would respond to the precise words she used, and she didn't care.
I am so glad she is doing it. It’s not easy to stand out when you’re a kid. For any reason. Thanks for encouraging her to be herself. It’s wonderful she has friends who go along for the ride.
Introduce that precious child of yours to some Jasmine Crockett and AOC. I’m an old white woman and I really wish I had had some strong women of color to look up to. They know the struggles their people have had to put up with for generations in this white world and they’re tired of it. Our daughters and granddaughters can learn a lot from their Black and Brown sisters and can then find their way to the power within. Men have always been afraid of us since the beginning of time because we could create life. That fear led to our systematic oppression and over time, we bought into it. I think it’s high time to take that power back and your daughter is showing you the way.
I absolutely love this. Thank you for sharing, and for raising a girl who takes up space. The world needs more of you. I can't wait to see the playlist. Be sure Alanis Morissette, Liz Phair, Ani Difranco, Sleater Kinney, L7, ane Luscious Jackson are on there! ✌️ ❤️ 🐧
Your story reminded me of the first time I put on my glasses in school. I was probably about 7 or 8 years old. Suddenly, I could see everything on the blackboard! That revelation was accompanied by the hooting, jokes, and mean words of my classmates. I put the pretty, blue, probably expensive eye helpers away for a very long time. I was sad for that bashful little me. It made me even more awed by your courageous daughter. It gave me great pride knowing that I have grown into a braver, more defiant, and outspoken woman. I wear my beautiful trifocals with gratitude.
MK, I love you. And I am so happy that you have continued writing and sharing your experiences and perspective. So thankful that you are raising wonderful humans in our world. ❤️
This made me cry. I have a 14yo daughter who had an open subject essay due this morning…I read it last night and it’s titled “Why Trump is bad for America…and Canada”. We are raising the next generation of girls with feminine defiance and I fear that it will be needed.
(We are in Canada, in a very conservative small town not entirely averse to being the 51st state…cue my daughter’s rage.
The best thing about that song is Taylor knew exactly whose buttons she was going to push, knew EXACTLY how they would respond to the precise words she used, and she didn't care.
I'm so proud of you and your Fearless Girl!
I am so glad she is doing it. It’s not easy to stand out when you’re a kid. For any reason. Thanks for encouraging her to be herself. It’s wonderful she has friends who go along for the ride.
Introduce that precious child of yours to some Jasmine Crockett and AOC. I’m an old white woman and I really wish I had had some strong women of color to look up to. They know the struggles their people have had to put up with for generations in this white world and they’re tired of it. Our daughters and granddaughters can learn a lot from their Black and Brown sisters and can then find their way to the power within. Men have always been afraid of us since the beginning of time because we could create life. That fear led to our systematic oppression and over time, we bought into it. I think it’s high time to take that power back and your daughter is showing you the way.
I absolutely love this. Thank you for sharing, and for raising a girl who takes up space. The world needs more of you. I can't wait to see the playlist. Be sure Alanis Morissette, Liz Phair, Ani Difranco, Sleater Kinney, L7, ane Luscious Jackson are on there! ✌️ ❤️ 🐧
Your story reminded me of the first time I put on my glasses in school. I was probably about 7 or 8 years old. Suddenly, I could see everything on the blackboard! That revelation was accompanied by the hooting, jokes, and mean words of my classmates. I put the pretty, blue, probably expensive eye helpers away for a very long time. I was sad for that bashful little me. It made me even more awed by your courageous daughter. It gave me great pride knowing that I have grown into a braver, more defiant, and outspoken woman. I wear my beautiful trifocals with gratitude.
FYI and worth checking out: a good friend of mine has a whole huge Spotify playlist of feminine rage songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4xoEHIazl2Sg1WAtUuYYj4
MK, I love you. And I am so happy that you have continued writing and sharing your experiences and perspective. So thankful that you are raising wonderful humans in our world. ❤️
Yes! My tired heart really needed to read this! Thank you so much for this beautiful piece ❤️🎶
I love this so much!
Chills! Such an encouraging story. Thank you for sharing it!