Happy International Women's Day!!
~ celebrating women of all ages ~
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I wanted to give a shout out to women of all ages today in celebration of International Women's Day. Though I am not as hard core about my feminism as I was when I was younger, I still have a heart for supporting women being encouraged, loved, honored, cherished and protected. I will reveal more of what I have been doing in these areas in the coming months. But for now, a few notes about my gratitude for the women who have impacted my life.
As I reflect on my own life and the women I have been impacted by the most, I am so thankful to say I have been able to harvest a close and loving relationship with my mom. She is truly an inspiration to me. My mom modeled high-voltage courage as a single mom, working 2-3 jobs and supporting my sister and I by herself. She was resourceful in her parenting and was determined to carve out her own path in her work life as an actress and then as a psychospiritual addictions therapist. She's always had a strong work ethic, loyalty to her daughters, passion for fun, and love for the outdoors and adventure. Her connection to Native American roots has always driven her spiritually, and though we differ in our world view, we both refuse to let it get in the way of a loving and active relationship. She truly is a heroine and I marvel at how God has helped her thrive against so many odds. What an inspiration!
The other women who have inspired me and continue to impact my heart, mind, and soul are countless. My auntie, who is my God-mother, introduced me to my faith when I was ten. It is amazing to have such a close relationship to her today and I am forever thankful for her thoughtful invitation to her church. My daughter continuously inspires me to live a life of integrity, which has been an amazing challenge and opportunity, and I look forward to seeing her blossom through high school and beyond.
The women who are my friends, clients and students inspire and teach me on all levels and I am forever thankful for being touched by each one. Lastly are the girls and women I don't know but read about through social media and from historical and inspirational books. Some I am able to interact with and others I have just read their stories. Their pain, courage and determination have been awe-inspiring. Oppression and trauma is rampant for women of all ages, all cultures, all socio-economic backgrounds and all ethnicities. The choice each of these girls and women make to change their circumstances regardless of the limitations or struggle has imprinted itself in my mind and on my heart. I live in gratitude for their courage to share their story.
May we as women support one another on a path of love, honor, and courage. Though we may not have the same world view or fight for the same causes, may we hold a special torch of sisterhood for one another.
I have a special thankfulness to organizations and companies who are working diligently to counter oppression, abuse, and sex-trafficking against girls and women. For the men who support the women in their lives by living a life of integrity, by loving, cherishing, protecting, and honoring them and by communicating a language of equality and mutual respect, I thank you.
To everyone, Happy International Women's Day!
Joyfully,
Ashley
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