“To me, being a woman mean being strong and unafraid, even when it feels impossible. It means being empathetic and understanding, and knowing that you can’t always control what is happening around you, but that’s okay. My mom has always told me, “ You can’t control what others do/say to you, but you can control how you react to it.” This, to me, is what being a woman is. It’s not being perfect or completely impenetrable, but instead knowing how to overcome adversity and still show kindness and understanding. A single word to describe myself is lover. One quality I’m proud of is my empathy. I’m proud of my ability to listen to others and really see what they are feeling or trying to express. Do not fear being yourself to the fullest extent. Do not do something for the fear of being wrong or judged. Do not harm yourself or others, but be unabashedly you 100% of the time.
I love being a woman. Many days it’s hard, frustrating is exhausting to be female in today’s world. But I am proud of who I am and what I am because of so many other strong, fierce women who have shown me what it is truly like to be fearless and determined.”
Chrissy Jenks
Age: 25
Occupation: Photographer