What does ‘Being a Woman’ mean to you?

Is it about a fight you’ve had to have, each day, for your identity?

A fight to be what you want?

A fight to love who you want?

A fight to fulfill your big and small dreams?

If so,

This is your story.

This is my story.

While this video seems to be about these 12 women, in reality, it is about each one of us, in some way or the other.

In my quest to work towards a more gender just world, I wrote this poem, to start dialogues about certain issues, irrespective of how uncomfortable they may be. If you relate to any of the words in the poem, just comment ‘#justletmebe’ and I will know that we are in this together. Express your solidarity, so we know we aren’t alone.

In my quest to work towards a more gender-just world, I wrote this poem, to start dialogues about certain issues, irrespective of how uncomfortable they may be. If you relate to any of the words in the poem, just comment ‘

Also, this poem is my note of gratitude to all those women before me, who did things differently, challenged norms, and fought relentlessly to make this world a better place. Please tag one woman who has inspired you, to let her know that you appreciate her!