Diane DeBella and I Am Subject: Women sharing their stories to become “subjects” in the 21st century
When she walked into the room, my first thought was, ‘How can all that fierce determination fit inside such a tiny young woman?’ She began to speak—slowly, deliberately, with patience, strength, and grace—and I sat transfixed, tears streaming down my face as I struggled with my own sense of shame and shared responsibility. I needed..
The events of last Thursday and Friday ripped open countless women’s wounds, revictimizing them and forcing them to relive their own trauma. I was one of those women. I found myself shaking, wrapping my arms around myself as I rocked back and forth, trying to control my breath as I watched both Dr. Blasey..
My daughter and I had a few things we really wanted to do together while she was home from college for winter break. On our list was the film He Named Me Malala, and last night we finally sat down to watch it. In this film, director Davis Guggenheim, known for An Inconvenient Truth, his..
Last Wednesday, my daughter and I left for Denver at 4:15 pm, intending to beat rush hour traffic and enjoy dinner before hearing Malala Yousafzai speak at the Bellco Theater as part of the Unique Lives and Experiences program. We had been looking forward to this evening for months, and were as excited as..
In my work with girls and women, I understand the power that sharing our stories can have, especially when women find the courage to tell their truths and share their life lessons with the girls coming up behind them. I firmly believe that we have an obligation to ensure that today’s girls and young women..