Tag: empowerment
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4 Valuable Lessons from Being the Sole Girl on the Team
Get Pregnant Fast Back in 1981, before the world recognized trailblazers in sports like Mo’ne Davis or before Little League started its own girls’ divisions, I was an 11-year-old girl with a passion for baseball—not softball, which was the common choice for girls in my neighborhood. When I saw the flyer for tryouts at our…
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Was It My Fault?
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on the media coverage surrounding the Steubenville case, I’m reminded of the heartbreaking realities that so many young women face. I’ve seen boys weep for their future, the same boys who violated a girl’s trust and dignity. The commentary surrounding this incident has been troubling—too often, it shifts the…
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See, Mom? Madonna Didn’t Make Me a Wild Slut!
Get Pregnant Fast As the youngest of four and my mom’s only daughter, I came into a world filled with feminine expectations. My mom, one of nine sisters, had visions of me adorned in frilly dresses, hair bows, and an array of dolls. However, being raised with three brothers, I didn’t quite fit the mold.…
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I Resented Being Compared to a Celebrity, But Not for the Reasons You Might Think
Get Pregnant Fast “Hey there, look it’s that famous girl!” That’s what an aggressive stranger shouted at me while I was walking home in New York City one chilly evening in 1998. It was one of many moments when I found myself at the center of unwanted attention, all because I resembled a certain infamous…
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Why I Make It a Priority to Vote
Get Pregnant Fast When I was younger, I often avoided political discussions. My hesitation was largely due to a lack of understanding of the political landscape and a fear of not being able to hold my own in heated debates. I hadn’t taken the time to explore my own political beliefs, and although I could…
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Enough As I Am
Get Pregnant Fast “That photo doesn’t do you justice,” my friend Amy remarked as we huddled around my smartphone. “I mean, she’s attractive, but you’re way more stunning with your gorgeous blonde locks.” It was a winter evening spent with my closest friends, and after much deliberation, I finally bared my heart—like peeling off a…