You're words are so inspiring, affirming, and needed! Thank you for saying what I don't hear anywhere else. Thank you for writing words I can't wait to share with my 4 daughters. I used to think natural birth, extended breastfeeding, cosleeping, attached parenting, alternative medicine, homeschooling/unschooling would protect my kids from this insanity. But I watch the families who we parented early on with, who were so like minded, totally fall prey to gender ideology. Not just one or two of them, but the majority of these families endorse Trans ideology and have a least one kid, usually female, who has come out as something they are not in reality.
It's made me realize I had to do more to counteract it. My oldest is almost 21, married, with an almost 2 yr old ( gah! breeder!) I have watched motherhood hone in her priorities, mature her as a woman, and give her the gift of not being able to ignore biological reality the way her college going friends pretend to do.
And for her younger sisters, 15, 12, 9, they see the context of their sister's life, being lived in juxtaposition to what's clamoring for their attention and it fortifies their desire to be content as they were made. They may want to make different choices than their older sister but not in opposition to their biology.
So thank you for the reminder to protect them by teaching them to judge threats, to keep women's space for women only.
I couldn’t love your words here more, thank you for sharing them.
I think perhaps that there may be a connection between the type of people who lean “crunchy” and who also fall prey to this ideology-I think that often the sort who wants to approach parenting and home life in a more gentle way also are the sort who want to prioritize being “accepting”, and maybe lack a little bit of common sense. I almost wonder if it is the sort who have crunchier lifestyles because it is trendy who also just fall social trends like gender ideology? Versus others who make these choices out of a alliance with our physiology and who truly trust our design. Anyone of that sort couldn’t possibly follow gender ideology because it is in direct opposition to everything we know! How unfortunate for those girls, I hope with time they are able to make their way to that same trust.
I, like your daughter, became a mother pretty early on in life and your words about her experience really brought me back to my own. The stark contrast between the life of a woman who knows the realities of her biology versus her peers who haven’t yet quite fully confronted that reality in a such an intense way really is quite remarkable. I’m sure her experiences and example for both your younger girls and for her friends will serve as a window into that reality in a very positive way.
Thank you for raising young women who know the truth and the beauty of who and what they are!
“The subversion of the natural instincts of woman is a canary in the coal mine of modern society. If women can be manipulated into mistrusting themselves in such a base way-their Earthly foundation is cracked.” 😮💨 Well said.
The movement away from the “live and let live” creed of modernity will be shattered by women who embrace their instincts, I hope. Great post.
Thank you Samantha. I hold the same hope. “Live and let live” only works if you have no investment in the future I think, and if you have children or care about children, then that way of being fails to be enough.
Telling Everyone Real Facts is also an acronym! Thank you for your passionate truth telling. The trans lobby is just a men's rights movement all dressed up with nowhere to go (well except for our spaces that is). Here's my latest thoughts on the topic: https://lucyleader.substack.com/p/alternative-facts-cannot-create-an
Fantastic article, Emily! Feeling inspired now on this Friday morning. One very small comment on the writing--in places where I would expect a dash (--) or spaces around a hyphen, there are only hyphens (-), and it trips me up a bit when I read those parts! Your writing is beautiful and compelling, so if this is just a personal style thing of mine, please ignore :)
Thank you for the feedback! I honestly probably could use a good brushing up on proper grammar, that is the part of English class I blacked out in so this is helpful! 😂
You're words are so inspiring, affirming, and needed! Thank you for saying what I don't hear anywhere else. Thank you for writing words I can't wait to share with my 4 daughters. I used to think natural birth, extended breastfeeding, cosleeping, attached parenting, alternative medicine, homeschooling/unschooling would protect my kids from this insanity. But I watch the families who we parented early on with, who were so like minded, totally fall prey to gender ideology. Not just one or two of them, but the majority of these families endorse Trans ideology and have a least one kid, usually female, who has come out as something they are not in reality.
It's made me realize I had to do more to counteract it. My oldest is almost 21, married, with an almost 2 yr old ( gah! breeder!) I have watched motherhood hone in her priorities, mature her as a woman, and give her the gift of not being able to ignore biological reality the way her college going friends pretend to do.
And for her younger sisters, 15, 12, 9, they see the context of their sister's life, being lived in juxtaposition to what's clamoring for their attention and it fortifies their desire to be content as they were made. They may want to make different choices than their older sister but not in opposition to their biology.
So thank you for the reminder to protect them by teaching them to judge threats, to keep women's space for women only.
I couldn’t love your words here more, thank you for sharing them.
I think perhaps that there may be a connection between the type of people who lean “crunchy” and who also fall prey to this ideology-I think that often the sort who wants to approach parenting and home life in a more gentle way also are the sort who want to prioritize being “accepting”, and maybe lack a little bit of common sense. I almost wonder if it is the sort who have crunchier lifestyles because it is trendy who also just fall social trends like gender ideology? Versus others who make these choices out of a alliance with our physiology and who truly trust our design. Anyone of that sort couldn’t possibly follow gender ideology because it is in direct opposition to everything we know! How unfortunate for those girls, I hope with time they are able to make their way to that same trust.
I, like your daughter, became a mother pretty early on in life and your words about her experience really brought me back to my own. The stark contrast between the life of a woman who knows the realities of her biology versus her peers who haven’t yet quite fully confronted that reality in a such an intense way really is quite remarkable. I’m sure her experiences and example for both your younger girls and for her friends will serve as a window into that reality in a very positive way.
Thank you for raising young women who know the truth and the beauty of who and what they are!
“The subversion of the natural instincts of woman is a canary in the coal mine of modern society. If women can be manipulated into mistrusting themselves in such a base way-their Earthly foundation is cracked.” 😮💨 Well said.
The movement away from the “live and let live” creed of modernity will be shattered by women who embrace their instincts, I hope. Great post.
Thank you Samantha. I hold the same hope. “Live and let live” only works if you have no investment in the future I think, and if you have children or care about children, then that way of being fails to be enough.
You are an OUTSTANDING writer 👏🏽
What a beautiful compliment, thank you!
This is really, really great.
Thank you so much Haley!
Telling Everyone Real Facts is also an acronym! Thank you for your passionate truth telling. The trans lobby is just a men's rights movement all dressed up with nowhere to go (well except for our spaces that is). Here's my latest thoughts on the topic: https://lucyleader.substack.com/p/alternative-facts-cannot-create-an
That acronym is so good! Can’t wait to read your latest!
Fantastic article, Emily! Feeling inspired now on this Friday morning. One very small comment on the writing--in places where I would expect a dash (--) or spaces around a hyphen, there are only hyphens (-), and it trips me up a bit when I read those parts! Your writing is beautiful and compelling, so if this is just a personal style thing of mine, please ignore :)
Thank you for the feedback! I honestly probably could use a good brushing up on proper grammar, that is the part of English class I blacked out in so this is helpful! 😂
Hahaha okay phew--I'm glad it's helpful and not too annoying! 😝 As I said, loved the piece!!
I can help you out here, friend😄