GIRL POWER

The word 'feminist' is for everyone. It has developed bad connotations over the years as man-hating. When in fact if you believe in gender equality, then you are a feminist. Equal pay, equal rights and equal social standing. Feminism helps raise awareness of struggles that both genders experience in our society. Whether that be telling someone they do something 'like a girl' to offend, or telling men that they cannot be sensitive to 'man up', these are issues that effect everyone. Standing up for a women's right not to be scared of walking home at night, to the right to be ambitious as we like (without being called a list of names such as 'bitch') is very important. Don't be afraid to say you are a feminist. I know I am.

Today I hope women everywhere are supporting each other to celebrate our womanhood and embrace it in all it's glory. I hope we learn to stop slut-shaming and tearing each other down, and realise that we can do anything we put our mind to!  Let's try and be the best versions of ourselves and love your best gals who inspire you to be better.

ps. Is anyone else counting down the days to Games of Thrones where we can appreciate numerous strong, beautiful women?