And if there's one thing I am sure of regarding female agency, it's that us women must be confident in who we are.
If we aren't, it's because we're confused. I admit that I am not completely devoid of these images, but I am assured enough that I know my own identity, am happy with it, and will continue to make it better. If that means that my reserved nature makes people feel uncomfortable, then I know that the few who are near me are valuable. If that means that my passions are boring to others, then I know that they are not worth sharing my passions with. From there, I know my next steps to build myself up.
My message to those who are on the other side, the ones creating these illusions: everyone already knows it's a poor tactic to make yourself feel better, and if that's what it takes to make you happy, I think you should reevaluate your internal perception of self. The fact that you do this to make others feel envious is a cheap ploy and extremely telling of your character. If you're a female reading this, you know this is the truth-- women are conniving bitches when it comes to self-image.
This idea infuriates me. Stop making people feel inferior.
