Old Women vs Young Women

Age.

Traditionally, in the patriarchy, older women are shunned and cancelled in every way. Why do you think that is??????

Because older women have power. They know thier value and depths and they own it all without question. They've already been where you are right now. They lived more years, more experiences, more life and survived.

Listen up younguns, have you not seen The Substance? You really should. Because you will be "old" one day sooner than you think and the shade you throw toward older women will be yours before you know it. Then what?

A young woman said something to me the other day in passing and it was so extremely rude and passive aggressive that it didn't even register until later. She said, "But I'm young." Like it was some sort of badge of honor and that somehow she was worth more than me becasue of it. Did she just say that to me?! It was not only rude but also deeply patriarchal coming from a proclaimed feminist.

Youth is not a trophy. It's just part of the journey. I was young too once. Been there, done that, and all that goes with it!

Aging men are still valued more than aging women and women are part of that problem. Because we still believe that too, as this young woman so eloquently revealed to me.

I suggest honoring the wisdom of your elders and giving respect always. None of us gets out of here alive and youth is a flash in the pan. When you are hating on women who are older, wrinkling and aging, you are actually hating on yourself. Becasue at the very deepest level, she IS YOU.

Go watch The Substance. This is one brilliant movie. Demi should have the Oscar for that performance. She was stellar in that role.

And remember, she is you. By dishonoring her, you are only revealing your own self loathing. Don't allow the patriarchy to continue the trafficking of "youth". You younger women have the power to stop it. It's only when we buy into this lie of youth that we are removed of our rightful seat on the throne of Queendom. When you dis and older woman, you are dissing your future self.

I say this with so much love to all you Amazing Women of all ages! Honor every phase of your journey with love and gratitude for this precious life you have been given. Honor the older women in your life with kindness, respect and reverance. Lift them up! You are headed there.

With so much love, Kristin