#021723: Validation, lucky girl syndrome and the myth of feminine martyrdom

Thoughts on being a woman

I was recently messaging a friend who I had not connected with in months and she asked what has been on my mind. Does anyone ever ask this to you? It was oddly satisfying to be on the receiving end of the question, like it provided a container for me to acknowledge and organize some of the things I’ve been thinking about. Things like:

Validation. Last we…