Cinderella: Her Own Fairytale

The lessons we were taught seemed to be proven wrong when we infused our minds by watching Rapunzel escape the tower with the hero and Prince's quest to find Cinderella. When a prince broke the death curse of Sleeping Beauty, all those messages didn't seem to hold true. We were brought up watching these TV shows that polluted our minds with the idea that a Prince Charming would come to our rescue. But we forgot that nobody can truly rescue us from that deep hole; only we have the power to navigate the darkness, seek the light, and illuminate our lives. I feel concerned for all those young minds who fantasize about these heroes and fall into the trap of wrong people, who can give you butterflies but can't provide a roof. These toxic ideals have tarnished the reputation of goodness and heroism. Young girls who believe there's a prince waiting for them are utterly mistaken. The prince they think is waiting for them is out there pursuing his own interests. So, girls, it's time to move past the unrealistic heroism we've craved from men because no man is truly capable of being your hero. In fact, men often lack qualities, depending on women for their every need. What do real heroes do? They save the girl from bad situations and then make her a slave for the rest of her life by creating a home that she can't truly call 'ours.' You might consider me a feminist, but I believe there's no such thing as heroes and princes. We have ordinary boys with their below-average needs and demands, which women are obliged to fulfill under the threat of traditional roles or misuse in the name of love.

The purpose of writing this piece is to spread awareness of the bitter consequences we could face if we continue with the mindset of being saved by heroes. Our imaginary heroes don't exist in reality; there are only villains we have to fight at every stage of life, whether we are in the workforce, in education, or simply walking down the road. I myself experienced the same misfortune when my supposed hero showed up at my doorstep, only to prove to be a psychopath. We all feel that attraction and become attached to people, ignoring all the red flags because we are blinded by these so-called terms of love. Loving someone is tiring and requires patience, which these men often lack. They just use the term as an excuse for fulfilling their worldly desires. So, girls, let go of these terms as they no longer hold any meaning. I believe women are more powerful than to be fooled in the name of love. You girls play multiple roles at a time, so why do you need someone to appreciate and love you? All you need is a bit of courage to leave the darkness behind. If Rapunzel had the courage, she could have left that tower by using her hair. And why did Cinderella endure the torture of her stepsisters? She could have had the courage to leave that house and find her own life. These stories could be shaped as women's superhero tales, not for the world but for themselves. So, my message to young girls and all the ladies out there is that you don't need to be Cinderella or Rapunzel to find solace. You can find the whole universe within you; you just need a little courage, and a push would be enough. I consider myself that push, aiming for a fairer society for women and encouraging them to become heroes in their own right and make a difference in their lives. Not every girl is bound to be the princess of some worthless prince; some are born as queens. So, be the better version of yourself. Chase your dreams, not men, as they are not worth pursuing