• ZDL@lazysoci.alEnglish
      10·
      2 months ago

      This, right here. When I was young being a “nice girl” was the only way to have a career. Then it just became habit to push down angry responses, snark, and all the bitterness at how I was treated. Now, what are they going to do to me? Take away my birthday?

      DILLIGAF is a wonderful way to live now.

  • Daisy (she/her)@lemmy.mlEnglish
    6·
    2 months ago

    Expanding my understanding of the world/universe we inhabit. I always was curious as a kid, but only now am starting to put the pieces together.

  • ShellbeachEnglish
    4·
    2 months ago

    I appreciate, admire, and love women much more. When I was younger, I felt like I was competing against every one of them, seeing them suspiciously and taking the word of a man over a woman more easily. I had girl friends but they were acquired through trial and competition, if that make sense. I did a complete 180 way too late in my thirties and started to thrive in women friendships and sisterhood… Now, I think I skew a bit too much on the other side and have a very very hard time trusting any man.

  • dkppunk@piefed.socialEnglish
    1·
    2 months ago

    That I actually get to experience being older.

    I almost died twice in my 29th year, so every single birthday has been a gift to me. I’ve had folks (usually guys) ask my age, then someone always has to say “omg never ask a woman her age!” I am never embarrassed to give my real age because I’m super fucking proud for pulling through and making it to 30 and beyond. That was over a decade ago :)