Questions on a Peaceful Day
I just really enjoy being on the water; I always have. It’s a peaceful place that encourages clear thinking, which I need so very often. So, as I sit hear contemplating, these are some questions that I have that I am hoping you can help me with. Thought: As girls grow up, they are often confronted with several situations/comments that insinuate that what they are is not good or pretty enough . Examples You would be really pretty if … You don’t have that type of … It would look better if you’d wear this … All girls should… Boys really like it when … Yet, as girls become young ladies then women, we don’t understand why there are extreme levels self-esteem issues. We don’t know why people can’t be confident in who they are. Does this make sense to you? If so, please explain Thought: As a black person, I often hear things like ‘you should be proud to be black’ or ‘we are not like everyone else’; yet, we don’t consider ourselves worthy or to have ‘made it’ until