Every time I blink I feel like I’m losing grip of the little girl I’ve been raising… but gaining in her place a brave and beautiful little lady. It’s funny how time changes relationships. This one most of all I hold so dear in my heart. I was very young when I became a mother, and truthfully… I’ve grown up with her. For all the times I’ve felt like I’ve fallen short, she’s always had a tight hug and smile to give me that reminds me how silly those thoughts are. Everyday I’m reminded of just how lucky I am to be loved in such an innocent manner. Although I am a firm believer that everyday is #womensday, I just wanted to take a moment to say I hope all women feel as empowered as I feel when this little girl hugs me; and just how powerful I hope she feels today and everyday to voice her opinions, stand up for what she believes, and take action on what her little soul wants to accomplish in this world.
*Thoughts on International Women’s Day: Yesterday #internationalwomensday was celebrated all across the world. I hope that every woman reading this will keep taking up space. Will keep asking tough questions. Will continue to break glass ceilings. Will keep being difficult. I’m tired of women being told to love themselves, only to be told to calm the hell down when they reach that state of confidence needed to achieve that self love. Every damn day is Women’s day. Lets act like it, shall we ladies?
The outfit I’m wearing, is majority vintage. But I’ve managed to find a few similar items online, should you want to try to recreate this look with similar items: