Last week, I apologized four times in one meeting. For “interrupting,” even though I was asked to speak. For “talking too much,” though I barely got a full sentence in. For “not knowing the answer,” when I literally wasn't given the data. Then I went home and re-read Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. She wrote: “If you have yet to be called an incorrigible, defiant woman, don’t worry — there is still time.” That line hit like thunder. Because damn it — I am tired of shrinking. Of making myself smaller to be palatable. Of softening my voice to be liked. Of constantly explaining myself just to be taken seriously. 📖 This book reminded me: my wildness isn't the problem — it’s the source. I don’t want to be agreeable. I want to be whole. #Entertainment #Books #WomenEmpowerment