Hey Fam, been a minute ☺️

Today is a special day and I believe we all know why, so this is not just my regular Saturday post but I am here to create an awareness.

As at 9pm yesterday I was still clueless on what topic to write about today. I had to put up a post on my WhatsApp status asking people for suggestions on what they wanted me to speak about on International Women’s day and I got a whole lot of responses. Women battle with a lot of things ranging from sexual harrasment, work-life balance, PCOS, late marriage and it’s down sides especially when it comes to child bearing and the time clock of a woman, martial battles with cheating spouses and men who practically do not provide for their families or take up any responsibility at home, Abuse (Physical and Emotional), Work Place harrasment and leadership deprivation, low Self-esteem, lack of confidence, comparison, depression, poverty, early marriages/child abuse, business struggles, single parenting, family pressures, post-partum struggles, infertility, severe menstrual cramps, body shaming, tribal challenges, pregnancy stress, injustice in the workplace and the list goes on.

Honestly, I haven’t even scratched it. It got me more worried because our species truly go through a lot and it hurts to see that even with all the internal battles we fight, we go into society and still struggle to be relevant or feel relevant because someone thinks that we are not good enough and therefore should be pushed to the back burner.

Well, today is International Women’s day and I refuse to dwell on our weaknesses but our strengths!!!
Yes we might be looked at as the weaker vessels but we carry so much strength in us more than we can imagine.

Talking about the strength of a woman ;

Women frequently juggle multiple responsibilities, adapting to new situations and prioritizing tasks with ease.
I remember Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo saying that a woman can be having a serious conversation with you and also be thinking about what the children will eat at home, how she’s going to stop by the market, stuff to get and the tasks she has at work the next day!
Oh yes, unlike a man, a woman makes use of both side of her brain which makes multi-tasking and adaptability way easier for us than the man.

I’ve heard people say that women do not support each other and this makes me laugh because this honestly depends on the type of women you have around you. Women frequently uplift and support one another, fostering a sense of community, solidarity, and collective strength. So if you are around people that tear each other down then you are in a toxic environment and need to leave that place ASAP because one of our strengths as women is to empower and support one another.

Women often trust their intuition, relying on their instincts to guide decision-making and navigate uncertain situations. I can’t talk about intuition and instinct without talking about my sweet Holy Spirit. Let me tell you a secret ladies; Do you know that you have a better connection with the Holy Spirit? With His still small voice, the men folks can be too distracted to hear Him speak but trust me God has a more tender heart and listening ear towards the woman and that truly gives us an edge.

Again, women have consistently shown the ability to overcome obstacles, push boundaries and achieve our goals despite societal, cultural or personal challenges. We are killing it in the marketplace, tech, politics, movie industry, agriculture, etc. Perseverance and Determination are our strong suits.

Women often possess high emotional intelligence, enabling us to navigate complex situations, relationships, empathise with others and still manage our own emotions. This gives us an edge when it comes to leadership roles, human resource and people management. We have the ability to cope with adversity, trauma, challenges and still emerge stronger and more determined.

A woman is resourceful, creative especially in the face of adversity. I’ve seen single fathers remarry simply because they cannot cope but no one talks about how a woman is bashed for remarrying or even thinking about it after the loss of a partner and yet we say women are weak? Laughable!
Our ability to maintain hope and optimism even in the darkest times, inspires and motivates those around us.

You can’t talk about women and not talk about our nature as a nurturer and caregiver; a woman’s role as caregiver, mother, nurturer shows our capacity of selflessness, compassion and love. This is one of our greatest strengths because no matter how tough we can get, no matter what we’ve been through in life, this part of us can never be broken.

As women, our willingness to be vulnerable, authentic and true to ourselves is a testament to our strength and courage.

The strength of a woman is dynamic, ever-evolving and a deeply personal concept that deserves recognition, celebration and continuous empowerment and so today I choose to celebrate us for our Strength, Courage, Resilience, Authenticity and Perseverance.

Dear Woman, YOU ARE STRONG!

Happy International Women’s Day to You 🥰🎊

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Good morning and have a beautiful weekend❤️