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Ruthie's avatar

Great article. I hate that when I've said to my son before that he's beautiful he looks at me and laughs like it's an insult (he's 9 and sadly thinks this word is only appropriate for girls and women) I've done my best to raise him to question gender stereotypes. Anyway maybe I just need to call more men beautiful so he here's it more. Huge fan of your writing.

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The Energy Of Women's avatar

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. And keep challenging yourself. I did something similar with drawing, a picture each day and went from stick figures to serene scenes. Daily practice makes for improvement. Excited where you will be on the 26th!

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Amy's avatar

Beautiful post, you are absolutely right. I just read The Will to Change by bell hooks and if you haven’t already I would highly recommend reading it! Very much about this kind of thing. Liz Plank’s For the Love of Men is also on my tbr list. Thank you for this ❤️

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Nathan Black's avatar

Beautiful piece! Serious food for thought

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Ben Mercer's avatar

lovely piece - enjoyed your talk at Hay last weekend as well

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Zesty Spirals's avatar

Brilliant

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Andre Chow's avatar

You’re beautiful ❤️

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Sophie's avatar

Lovely lovely post! Looking forward to the next ones☺️

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Chileshe Chisanga's avatar

Best advent calendar ever! ❤️

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Donna Lancaster's avatar

A gorgeous gift from a gorgeous gift. Thank you my love xxx

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Swamp Ruby's avatar

This was beautiful!

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