“I have outgrown many things. I have outgrown relatives who gladly offer criticism but not support. I have outgrown my need to meet my family’s unrealistic expectations of me. I have outgrown women who wear masks and secretly rejoice at misfortunes. I have outgrown shrinking myself for men who are intimidated by my intelligence and outspoken nature. I have outgrown friends who cannot celebrate my accomplishments. I have outgrown people who conveniently disappear whenever life gets a little dark. I have outgrown those who take pleasure in gossiping and spreading negativity. I have outgrown dull, meaningless conversations that feel forced. I have outgrown those who don’t take a stand against ignorance and injustice. I have outgrown trying to please everyone. I have outgrown society constantly telling me I’m not beautiful, smart, or worthy enough. I have outgrown trying to fix every little flaw. I have outgrown my tendency to fill my mind with self-doubt and insecurity. I have outgrown trying to find reasons not to love myself. I have outgrown anything and anyone that does not enrich the essence of my soul. I have outgrown many things, and I’ve never felt freer.” Chanda Kaushik
I can’t wait to outgrow them too.
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the process is bittersweet but I know if anyone is going to make it … it will be you!!
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this one is my favorite,, this is exactly where im at,, what took me so long? i dont know but i love it. you just made my day! i love you
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Thanks Deanna. I sometimes feel, as a woman, I am reclaiming womanhood without the subservience observed by our grandmothers but also without the militaristic disregard for one another as observed sometimes by staunch feminists. I just wanna be me. Hey … that could be a song .. no wait .. a whole musical!!
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i love it, thank you, im posting it on my bathroom mirror
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Thank you for giving credit… 🙂
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No problem, it is an awesome piece that really resonates with me. Lots of insight and wisdom there. I am sure that many other people feel the same when they read it.
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