Feminist Survival Project 04: The Abyss
Nov 3, 2019
Delve into the emotional depths of self-awareness as the speakers share their childhood struggles with societal expectations. They confront the abyss of body image and identity, discussing the healing that comes from embracing authenticity. The importance of revealing insecurities to create genuine connections is highlighted in their fight against feelings of inadequacy. Collective action and community support are championed as essential for personal transformation and resilience, advocating for shared goals over individualistic self-care.
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Burnout Paradox
- Burnout makes you feel exhausted but like you're not doing enough.
- This stems from a gap between who you are and who the world expects you to be.
The Gap and Expected You
- Society pressures us to conform to an aspirational ideal, creating a gap between our true selves and "expected" selves.
- We make choices about which parts of ourselves to show, hiding others to shrink this gap.
Early Awareness of the Gap
- Amelia recalls hiding true parts of herself since childhood due to societal chastisement.
- Emily had a similar experience, realizing the pressure to conform applied even within her family.