Women are socialized to shrink themselves. Don’t apologize for having an opinion or for existing. Learn to break the “I’m sorry” habit.

The societal pattern telling women to please everyone at the cost of their own wellbeing.

The societal contract telling women they must carry it all without complaining because it is only theirs to carry.

I stopped shrinking to keep the peace and found my voice and my power. Start acting like you deserve a seat at the adult table.

My tolerance for people’s bullshit dropped along with my estrogen levels. Now saying what I think has biological support.