“Men's pain and existential angst are the stuff of myth and legends and narratives that shape everything that we do, but women's pain is a backdrop - a plot development to push the story along for the real protagonists. Disrupting the story means we're needy or selfish, or worst of all, man-haters - as if after all men have done to women over the ages the mere act of not liking them for it is most offensive.”
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Jessica Valenti, born on November 1, 1978, is an American writer whose work primarily focuses on gender, politics, and social justice issues. Her notable works include 'The Purity Myth: Challenging the Sexual Orthodoxy of the American Right'. more
“love yourself,.,.,.,for the sake of your better future”
“The melody of a mother's voice brings harmony to the soul and makes you whole.”
“Is there a sight more beautiful to the eyes than to see your mother breathe life?”
“Ma had said women need one another more than they need men.”