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Love Thyself.
“Bitches.”
Like many words used as insults or taunts that are well on their way toward being reclaimed (like, gay, fat…) it’s a tricky word, and one we’ve discussed before. I don’t use it in the singular. But many independent, kick-ass, know-themselves women, and men, use it in the plural.
We can own any word slung at us, with a sense of relaxation and humor:
Or, Fat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-BxWV77MGc~
Either way, the bottom line seems to be: examine yourself. Let others own their own aggression, and ignorance.
Love thyself. It’s hard work, but well worth it once we get there.
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