Words...

Females are very hesitant to put their struggles, fears and emotions into words for others to read.  I get that its hard to open up and let others have a glimpse into our lives.  But I would like to offer a little insight to this very therapeutic way of expressing yourself.  Words heal, words hurt, and words can make you feel important.  Encouraging words from others give us confidence that we never knew we had.  Hurtful words tear us down faster than we thought possible.   Sometimes we use words that we later regret and other times we regret not using words that could have helped a situation.  I have expressed myself through words for as long as I can remember.  I had many diaries, journals, and a blog or two.  I have a notebook at my desk, next to my bed, and under my couch.  I never pass up the chance to write when I'm inspired, when I'm hurt, and when I believe I can impact someone with my words.  Words for me are medicine.  They can heal if used right, they can harm if used wrong, and it is a definite possibility to overdose if you let them go to far.  But here, for Writings in Pink, I encourage your stories to be told.  I encourage you to give your opinions on current events.  I hope you will find strength to share your experiences.  I can only ask for you to give your advice to the next generation of girls.  Stories of women and girls, told by women and girls are nothing short of amazing.  We all have a different path that we have traveled.  Some of us have had hard lives, some have had privileged lives, and some have experienced a little of both.... But we all share the common ability to be overwhelmingly inspired by the words of our fellow sisters, mothers, and friends.  I encourage you to share your opinions, your stories, your hardships, your accomplishments.  The feeling of relief from expression is a great feeling.  To receive feedback from others that can help you or the recognition that you have helped another is a feeling like no other.  Let this be a place to share, laugh, cry, and connect.  Writings in Pink is for all who share the common want to help, to inspire, to motivate, to educate, to entertain...  Send your words to writings@proudandprettyinpink.com

Love,
Chelsie