As women, we carry internalized guilt.
We are taught, at a very young age that our
Needs and desires are not a priority.
Whenever we, as women, dare to love
Ourselves or put ourselves first,
We are almost immediately forced to defend
That decision.
We, women, are locked into cages by a
Society that only frees us when our services
Are needed by anyone but ourselves.

by Olivia Gentile