The roots of sisterhood go deep into our history, from the homemakers who went to work because the men were at war, to the women who marched the streets fighting for civil rights. Sisterhood is more than a concept. It embraces the spirit of empathy and understanding which validates what you say, feel and think. There is strength in numbers and in knowing you have support, that your words or actions are validated by others.
Across cultures and generations, the idea of women supporting women has proven time and again to be a formidable force. Together, we inspire, empower and uplift each other. When women come together, there is strength. Women who have stood together have made pivotal changes to our society.
We are social animals by nature. The human connection is vital to our wellbeing. Women thrive better when we have a sense of belonging and community. In a sisterhood, women receive the type of emotional support where your frustrations or failures are not judged; where you are shown compassion, not ridiculed; and where it’s sometimes okay to not be okay. Sisterhood is the safe place where you can be your genuine self and flourish.
We live in a male dominated culture where women are dismissed oftentimes just because they are women. This goes back to the beginning of time when women were thought too fragile and delicate to handle responsibilities that went beyond keeping house and childbirth. To compete in this male dominated world, many have tried to “be like a man”, be cutthroat and uncompromising in our dealings. But this is an isolating endeavor because the men around you may or may not acknowledge you are doing a good job, but they will never give you absolute support. The reason? Because you are a woman, thus a threat to the “boys club”, of which you will never be a member, no matter how intelligent or accomplished you are.
Sisterhood is a bond that goes beyond being family. It connects women to each other and allows us to thrive in ways we couldn’t on our own. If you are not part of a sisterhood, make one for yourself. Be pro-active in connecting with the women in your life. Choose women that share your values and uplift you and are a positive influence.
The world around us looks a bit dim these days. So much hate and intolerance being spewed out into the world. Toxic men are attempting to strip us of our civil rights and control over our bodies. For this reason, as well as others, it’s important for women to join together in sisterhood to correct the course of this discord. There are men who seemed to have forgotten our importance in this world. It’s time we band together and show them the error of such folly.
The true power of sisterhood is that we can illuminate a path toward a world where resilience, wisdom and compassion can be found and serve as a guiding light towards a time where women are supported, valued and celebrated instead of being dismissed.
Be supportive of each other. That’s how we bring balance back into a world gone crazy.