I Am Surrounded By Amazing Women
And damn lucky for it.
Some of it was pure luck — I was born into a relationship with my mother and my paternal grandmother and my cousin.
Some of it was due to the work of other people — I was given sisters-in-law and a mother-in-law and a stepmother. Two amazing nieces were bestowed upon me.
And some of it was us — I was gifted a best friend I adore.
I live my life surrounded by amazing, strong, capable women.
We often have differing political opinions. We argue at times. We forget to call each other when we get busy. But the thread of love, compassion, respect, and empathy weaves us together; a beautiful tapestry of love.
The women in my life give me life.
Don’t misunderstand — I love the men in my life, too. My grandpa, dad, stepdad, brothers, friends, and husband have made (and continue to make) huge positive impacts in my life.
But the women. The strong, fierce, independent, strong, beautiful, amazing women I am lucky enough to love and be loved by — they build me up, make me laugh, teach me, test me, piss me off, and are…
