My Feelings as a Little Girl in America

Life was simpler when I was just a little girl growing up in America. My emotions flowed as freely as the wind and I wore my heart on my sleeve. I remember feeling joy when my parents would take me to the park, feeling scared when I would hear loud thunderstorms, feeling angry when my brother would steal my toys, and feeling sad when my friends didn't want to play with me.

As I grew older, I began to realize that expressing my feelings openly wasn't always looked upon as positively by the people around me. Society taught me that it was better to hide my emotions, to put on a brave front, and to only show a happy face.

I remember being told to "toughen up" when I cried at school because someone had said something mean to me. I remember being silenced when I tried to express my anger towards someone who had mistreated me. And I remember feeling confused when I tried to share my sadness with someone, only to be met with uncomfortable silence.

It took a lot of years for me to understand that emotions are not something to be ashamed of or hidden away. Emotions are a part of who we are, and they need to be expressed for us to grow and heal as individuals.

As an adult, I have learned to embrace my feelings and express them in a healthy and constructive way. I've learned that it's okay to feel vulnerable and seek support from others. I've learned to listen to my intuition and trust my feelings, even when they may not make sense to others.

Now, it's important for me to teach the young girls of America the same lesson. To let them know that it's okay to feel and express their emotions. They don't have to bottle things up inside and suffer in silence. They don't have to put on a brave face all the time or pretend that everything is okay.

We need to normalize the expression of emotions in our society, especially for young girls. We need to teach them that it's okay to feel and that their feelings are valid. We need to encourage them to communicate and seek support from those around them. And most importantly, we need to create a safe and nurturing environment where our young girls can thrive emotionally and grow into confident and resilient women.