“Are Women Going Mad, or Are They Just Waking Up?

Jassila Sikkandar
Be Open
Published in
2 min readFeb 12, 2024

Have you ever heard the phrase “women going mad”? Well, let me let you in on a little secret — it’s not madness, it’s awakening.

As the years roll by, it becomes clearer than ever that what’s really happening is women are waking up, smelling the coffee, and boy, are they furious — and rightfully so.

Picture this: for years, women contorted themselves like pretzels, trying to fit into molds others created for them. They said “yes” when they wanted to say “no,” and didn’t say “hell no” nearly enough.

They didn’t prioritize themselves, believing it was selfish to do so.

Their feelings, emotions, and desires were casually dismissed as ‘hormonal,’ a lame excuse that allowed bad behavior to persist.

And you know what? It’s not just about the menopause. This awakening transcends age, transcends time.

It’s a universal realization that has women across generations standing tall, refusing to be stifled.

Now, let’s get one thing straight — this isn’t about women losing their minds.

Quite the opposite, actually.

It’s about women becoming saner, wiser, and more authentically themselves than ever before.

This awakening is a revolution, a rebellion against the status quo that held women back for far too long.

It’s about reclaiming autonomy, embracing imperfections, and acknowledging that it’s perfectly alright to prioritize your own needs and desires.

So, to all the women out there who’ve felt the tremors of this awakening, know this: you’re not alone, and you’re not mad.

You’re becoming beautifully, unapologetically sane.

It’s time to celebrate this newfound wisdom, to revel in the strength that comes from self-discovery, and to stand tall in the face of a world that once tried to pigeonhole you.

Here’s to the women who are done pretending, done conforming, and done apologizing for being themselves.

Here’s to the women who are waking up, smelling the coffee, and realizing that their authenticity is their greatest power.

Cheers to the awakening!

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Jassila Sikkandar
Be Open

Author | Premium Content Writer | Storyteller “Writing is my guide, navigating the depths of human experience and uncovering the beauty in our stories.”