After years of men in the spotlight, now stories about women– and created by women – are taking centre stage at lastAs a teenager, I was led to believe by popular culture that female existence was, roughly, one part seducing men, one part marrying men and one part consoling men returning from battle (I watched a lot of The Lord Of The Rings).
This didn’t stack up with real life; my days revolved not around boys but around female friends.Now I’m in my 20s, little has changed.
I have not once tended to an ailing warrior but have spent plenty of time has been spent on my relationships with women.
Thankfully, while my life hasn’t altered, culture has.
I’m finally seeing my friendships reflected back at me.
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