Status Updates From Women Don't Owe You Pretty

Not good 1st impression. Sounds just like an updated, modern world version of self-help book. I was expecting otherwise huhu. But since this is a gift from my bosses who deliberately hand-picked for me from the other side of the continent, I’ll try my best to drag through 🙏🫶

Her point on refraining from immediately asking someone about romantic relationships is very powerful and perhaps my favorite one. Honestly, it reflects a deeply internalised male-centricity to open up a conversation with your friend by enquiring about the welfare of a man. Why not ask her about herself first. Very reflective.

There’s nothing to be afraid of walk into your own arms!

The glow up that ensues after a good dumping is so hideously fantastic, you won’t even recognise yourself

With the expectation of perfection comes disappointment

We often idolise people who highlight something we feel we are lacking within ourselves

The chapter on the male gaze was insightful especially the very real examples of women existing with recognition of male threat. Walking with keys in your hand, taking a taxi, there were so many

The ultimate act of self-love is to know when to walk away from toxic relationships hmmm