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The Paradox of Being a Woman

Day 80/365

By Ellie HoovsPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
The Paradox of Being a Woman
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Get in shape.

love your as-is body.

-----FAT!

men should be taught to behave.

don't dress naughty.

-----SLUT!

cover your greys.

be proud of your age.

-----OLD!

you should read more.

don't read smut on page.

-----SINNER!

enjoy your wine - live your best life

omg you're so selfish, you don't deserve all that time!

-----NARCASSIST!

low rise jeans make you look trashy

you think you're cool?

you weren't even cool in the 90s?

-----POSER!

leggings aren't pants

but athleisure is a trend

-----LAZY!

no wonder it's hard to be a woman

when the goal posts only bend

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Ellie Hoovs

Breathing life into the lost and broken. Writes to mend what fire couldn't destroy. Poetry stitched from ashes, longing, and stubborn hope.

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    Written by Ellie Hoovs