THIS 1000 times!!!!

One of the hardest things about being a woman is... Other women. Given the opportunity to support or criticize.... So many women fail to be a cheerleader for their sisters

I was today years old when somebody finally dropped this pearl of wisdom in my lap. Thank you!! So relevant!!

So true! I'm still working on the possibility of caring PLUS detaching, hard task! Advice on how to very welcome.

Not necessarily! I am very proud of my late grandmothers ridiculously heavy cookware.

*standing ovation*

The amount of time I've wasted on trying to explain myself is truly ridiculous. And I'm still learning, in my 40s. Tough habit to kick.

And do it without explaining why not.

Wish I realized this in junior high.

Aha! I've learned some things since I said yes and now I need to say no

Eliminates "frail" later in life. When working around the house, MAKE those 6 trips to put things away. Its exercise you wouldn't have otherwise.

Hmm, I feel this one is too extreme. Don't romanticize the idea of having children and don't have them if you don't want them. Having children does not automatically make one conducive to "the patriarchy".

Priceless message for mother's and caretakers

Hardest lesson. I tell myself if I try to rush in, I am messing with their karma and they will still have to learn the lesson.

I really hate when people get upset that others aren't showing the 'proper' amount of gratitude. Either you want to help, or you don't. If you're doing it so others lick your boots, you're doing it for the wrong reasons.

You really can't avoid anger. Just gotta learn to ride the wave.

I love this one! The same rules for everyone

You can learn a lot from negatives. I have.

Learn to live alone but not lonely. If u constantly seek people company/validation. Then something is completely wrong and defective inside of u. Know your reason and rectify that. People who can't live alone and in independence, deceive their very nature of existence. Which lets face it is like 80% of the population if not more

Toxic family can be the worst. And hard to stay away from. It’s like a weight off your shoulders when you finally cut that negative person out of your life completely if you’re able to

I'd like to add something, unpopular opinion here, but in my experience, denying yourself the small joys does NOT guarantee you the occurrence of greater happiness. I mean, if you decide not to buy those shoes you like today does not mean you'd find peace of mind or serenity or true love tomorrow. You might find yourself waiting for these your entire life and even lacking the momentary feeling of getting something you like on the short run. I mean, yeah, I do not advise you to become a compulsive shopper or eater or such, only to enjoy small things, too, without the constant expectation of something BIG to happen.

Hope for the best. Plan for the worst.

Plus indulging on yourself is what keeps you going at times.

Don't 'pick up the slack' at work. Don't cut corners to make it all work and work on time. Do your thing, and only YOUR thing, don't be awkward about it if asked though, just don't do it voluntarily. Do the job the way it's supposed to be done. If you cut corners to make it happen quicker then your manager will turn a blind eye to get good stats but throw you under the bus when it all goes pear shaped..

Don't overdo it though, don't end up always thinking 'This isn't good enough'

Amen to #3!

I do think having interests is important. As I've grown older I've gained more interests in things then i did when i was younger and I think its made me a happier person.

You gotta put on your own oxygen mask first, before helping others.

This one is a little bit circumstantial. Sometimes it's good to fight for things, sometimes it's not. In general I think she means don't get into unnecessary battles