In a culture that celebrates youth while marginalizing those that age, let us intentionally make space for the indispensability of the knowledge possessed by those lucky enough to grow old—after all, isn’t that what we as humans are meant to do?
This is awesome work and very interesting. Sobering as well. I just read another post about how there are no women leading federal gov’t committees, first time in two decades: a coincidence?
This was an excellent article! Thank you! Damn, seems like "we" never learn. I definitely feel more powerful, wiser and my BS-meter is even better attuned as I grow into my cronage.
I love all of the for you, Sheila! Thank you so much for spending time with my words!! I am so grateful. Though this is of course speculation, but I think Jacqueline would have felt much the same with the BS-meter!!
What a beautiful piece of work! I loved the article, and am going to savour the magazine over the Christmas period 🥰 thank you for doing this important research and sharing it with the world!
It’s beautiful! And the magazine is such a lovely way to slow down consumption on Substack and make it feel a little different. I actually have one myself coming out on New Year’s Day! A roundup of guest articles in journal format 🥰
The older I get, the more value I feel I have. Yes, I used to be prettier, younger, fresher, and more agreeable. Probably more fertile too, but these are all qualities that men want me to have so they can enjoy them on me.
I just want to feel good and be left alone. I hear it happens over 40. I'm 44 and here for it.
So. Many. Parallels! I’m so glad you’ve added this onto the conversation because you’re absolutely correct. The authority voice has long been harming women and all marginalized groups.
“Good motherhood ideal” is such an interesting topic to explore and I so think you’re on to something there, oh my goodness. It is always wild reading the bulls from the Middle Ages that uses such language towards humans in general—and you’re telling me they weren’t racist because the word didn’t exist? Please.
I so appreciate you adding your voice here Shaina, thank you. Thank you for spending time with my words, and having such thoughtful interactions with them. I’m truly honored. 💜
This is awesome work and very interesting. Sobering as well. I just read another post about how there are no women leading federal gov’t committees, first time in two decades: a coincidence?
Not even a little. Thank you for adding that to the conversation! And thank you for spending time with my words, I’m grateful Elle! ❤️❤️
Same shit, different century. Sigh.
Women have always been so amazing. :)
Absolutely!!!
Thank you for this. When I clicked on it, I was afraid that it would solely focus on the European...pleased that it goes beyond that.
Thank you for spending time with my words and these women ❤️
This was an excellent article! Thank you! Damn, seems like "we" never learn. I definitely feel more powerful, wiser and my BS-meter is even better attuned as I grow into my cronage.
I love all of the for you, Sheila! Thank you so much for spending time with my words!! I am so grateful. Though this is of course speculation, but I think Jacqueline would have felt much the same with the BS-meter!!
You are so right!😆💕
What a beautiful piece of work! I loved the article, and am going to savour the magazine over the Christmas period 🥰 thank you for doing this important research and sharing it with the world!
Thank you so much for spending your precious time with it, Holly! I’m so grateful 💜
It’s beautiful! And the magazine is such a lovely way to slow down consumption on Substack and make it feel a little different. I actually have one myself coming out on New Year’s Day! A roundup of guest articles in journal format 🥰
Ohhh I can’t wait to see that! Sounds incredibly exciting and informing.
Thank you, Holly!! ❤️❤️❤️
The older I get, the more value I feel I have. Yes, I used to be prettier, younger, fresher, and more agreeable. Probably more fertile too, but these are all qualities that men want me to have so they can enjoy them on me.
I just want to feel good and be left alone. I hear it happens over 40. I'm 44 and here for it.
Thank you so much for spending your time with my words and these incredible women! 💜
So. Many. Parallels! I’m so glad you’ve added this onto the conversation because you’re absolutely correct. The authority voice has long been harming women and all marginalized groups.
“Good motherhood ideal” is such an interesting topic to explore and I so think you’re on to something there, oh my goodness. It is always wild reading the bulls from the Middle Ages that uses such language towards humans in general—and you’re telling me they weren’t racist because the word didn’t exist? Please.
I so appreciate you adding your voice here Shaina, thank you. Thank you for spending time with my words, and having such thoughtful interactions with them. I’m truly honored. 💜