The Masculine Shield: why we carry it as women, and why we should put it down

Lately I've been thinking a lot about this masculine shield I have that I accepted for a lot of my life as just part of my personality. As I get more honest with myself, I realize that it is a shield I've put up for 10+ years because I felt threatened and perpetually unsafe. As an adult, this protective, trauma induced armor that I've held for so long is something I no longer want to carry, and something I feel blocks myself and all women from experiencing the safety that we truly crave and deserve.

These are my thoughts, hope you enjoy :)