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Ruth Bracegirdle's avatar

Amen, sister!!! Thank you for speaking out. Until it ends we cannot be silent.

I'm sorry for your pain. I'm sorry for my pain. I'm sorry for our collective pain, as women in a world that considers us "less than". Every day we work to teach our sons and to keep course correcting a culture that would have us be silent. ❤️

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Francesca Fartaj's avatar

Together we continue to teach, model and fight.

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Kelly Gildea's avatar

I share your outrage and all your fears. And I applaud this essay. ❤️

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Francesca Fartaj's avatar

Thank you Kelly. I’m so glad that you and I are mothers of great boys. There is hope for a better future.

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Kelly Bayett's avatar

I am going to have my 18 year old read this. It's so important. I love you so much and everything you bring to this world. ❤️

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Francesca Fartaj's avatar

Thank you Kelly! T is a beautiful example of the men we need to lead the change.

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Christine Dabbs's avatar

A strong and forceful essay, thank you for writing.

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Francesca Fartaj's avatar

Thank you for your support!

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Mr. Jreft's avatar

This was beautifully written. All men should be aware of the fear that women live with daily. And stand up for the women on our planet.

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Francesca Fartaj's avatar

Thank you. I appreciate your sentiment and ask you to talk with the young men in your life about seeing and treating women impeccably. 🙏 I am sure these young men look up to you and your word carries a lot of weight.

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Lea Lopez's avatar

This is painstakingly beautiful!! I love that this is in the form of a letter to your son. It makes it feel much more profound, to be speaking it to someone, instead of out into the void.

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Claire Smith's avatar

Well said. With you as a mother, teacher and advocate, M will have respect and value for women. Hopefully he will lead by example

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Carter James's avatar

Yes!

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Yousra's avatar

What a powerful piece!!! Thank you for modeling bravery and heart. For walking the talk, and being a fearless advocate for all those who cannot advocate for themselves. In awe of your heart, always. In awe of your spirit, always. In awe of your moral compass, always. In awe of your bravery, always. Thank you for leading by example — authentically, vulnerably, and fiercely.

M is lucky to have you as a role model. And so are we… so am I.

I love you! ❤️❤️❤️

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