Difficult women are resilient and strong from "summary" of Difficult Women by Roxane Gay
The women who populate these stories are not easy. They are complex and layered, with histories that have shaped them into the people they are today. These women have faced adversity and hardship, yet they persevere. They are survivors, warriors in their own right. They have been knocked down time and time again, but they always manage to stand back up. These women are not afraid to speak their minds, to stand up for themselves and what they believe in. They are unapologetically themselves, refusing to conform to society's expectations of how they should behave. They are strong-willed and independent, refusing to be controlled or silenced by anyone. Despite the challenges they face, these women possess a resilience that is truly inspiring. They are able to bounce back from even the most devastating of circums...
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