#CelebrateingtheRainbow at the workplace – share your stories of Pride!
Isn't it ironic that the women that we dread the most, are the women who teach us most about life in our female friendships?
Those girls
I don’t even have that many females friends
I don’t really vibe with them.
I can’t put on that much make up.
We have all been that girl.
No I am not like “them”
“Them” hmm…who are “them”
They are us. The women we dread becoming are all of us.
The world has somehow convinced us it is uncool to be women enough and we fell for that trap.
And being like a man is our goal
But today i am not gonna talk about all this
I am gonna talk about how
While glorifying male friendships and their unmatchable loyalty we forgot where we all learnt friendship from.
And when it comes to our girlfriends, ironically none of them would feel like “those” girls.
People say men are big at their hearts, they would do anything for their friends, rather brothers
But I have never come across a girl who wouldn’t become your savior when you need a pad and mind you they may not even know your name.
People say women gossip a lot.
But these are the women who would sit with me through the nights in my hostel room listening to stories when I would feel I would never be understood.
People say women fight over petty things
I can’t say so, because my girls would help me get up from my bed on days when the cramps feel too much and the world would think I am just overreacting over petty things
People say women are jealous
But then why do we say that behind every successful person there is a woman?
They say women are silly
Well I agree coz these are the women who would listen about every silly thing about your every silly conversation with your crush…
I don’t know who are those girls who we do not want to become like
But I just want to ask you
Isn’t it ironic that the women that we dread the most, are the women who teach us most about life in our female friendships?
Image source: a still from the film Cocktail
A writer, anchor and a spoken word artist trying to keep my voice in a world that merely wants to listen. read more...
Women's Web is an open platform that publishes a diversity of views, individual posts do not necessarily represent the platform's views and opinions at all times.
Stay updated with our Weekly Newsletter or Daily Summary - or both!
Can you believe this bloke compelled me to wear only saris - full time at home- till the eighth month of my pregnancy?! The excessive heat coupled with humidity made my life miserable.
Recently when I browsed an interesting post by a fellow author on this very forum I had a sense of déjà vu. She describes the absolutely unnecessary hullabaloo over ladies donning nighties and /or dupatta –less suits.
I wish to narrate how I was in dire straits so far wearing a ‘nightie’ was concerned.
I lived in my ultra orthodox sasural under constant surveillance of two moral guardians (read Taliban) in the shape of the husband’s mom and dad. The mom was unschooled and dim-witted while the dad was a medical practitioner. But he out-Heroded the Herod in orthodoxy.
My supervisor introduced me as a valuable member of the team, emphasizing my skills and contributions rather than focusing on my gender identity. This simple act set the tone for my experience in the workplace.
As a transwoman navigating the corporate world, I had encountered my fair share of discrimination and challenges. Transitioning without the support of my parents and having limited friendships in my personal life made the journey difficult and lonely. However, when I stepped into the office, something remarkable happened, I left behind the stress and negativity, embracing a space where I could truly be myself.
Joining the marketing team as a graphic designer, I was initially apprehensive about how my colleagues would react to my gender identity. But to my surprise, the atmosphere was welcoming and respectful from day one. My supervisor, Sarah, introduced me as a valuable member of the team, emphasizing my skills and contributions rather than focusing on my gender identity. This simple act set the tone for my experience in the workplace.
As I settled into my role, I discovered that my colleagues went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and included. They consistently used my correct name and pronouns, creating an environment where I could be authentically me. Being an introvert, making friends wasn’t always easy for me, but within this workplace, I found a supportive community that embraced me for who I truly am. The workplace became a haven where I could escape the stresses of my personal life and focus on my professional growth.
Please enter your email address