This chapter didn't stir too much in me. Mainly because I feel like the wounds I carry are more self-inflicted or caused of others than my own parents. One thing I did note for the sake of my daughter was on page 61, Women learn from their mothers what is means to be a woman, and from their fathers the value that a woman has - the value they have as a woman. If a woman is comfortable with her own femininity, her beauty, her strength, then the chances are good that her daughter will be too.
I never really became comfortable with being feminine until my daughter was born. Even right after she was born I tried to avoid dressing her in pink or anything frilly. I just wasn't comfortable with it. As she has grown, I have too. I'm so thankful that she is girlie. She loves all shades of pink, glitter, and manicures! I've come to embrace my femininity because of her, and I pray I can repay the blessing to her as she grows and matures.
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That is a great observation! I have to admit that this chapter wasn't anything of value to me, but I'm glad that you found something positive!
Take care & God Bless!
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Anonymous, at 7:39 PM
awh! Sweet!
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Heather Hansen, at 7:49 PM
I quoted the same quote! I loved what you had to say about later embracing your femininity becauese of her!
Cool.
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Pfingston, at 11:27 PM
That is really cool that you identify with your femininity now because of your daughter. I grew up with two sisters, and realize that it has only been recently that I've identified with my femininity- and I think it has to do with the fact that I'm the only woman/girl in my household now! Ha ha- how funny is that?
I'm with you too, I feel like my "wounds" were a result of my own decision making and people other than my parents as well...
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sarahgrace, at 12:46 PM
It's funny how girls either have that frilly pink thing going or they don't. I have three. One is into feminine but trendy, the other just trendy and the third loves the stuff that is glittery and twirly. So which one got it from me? Likewise where did your daughter get it from? Is Stasi off on this one?
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Lucy T, at 3:11 PM
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