Editors’ Picks: Top Articles in Modern Women for March
The pieces that stood out from an incredible month of Modern Women publishing
March is the month of Spring — the start of new beginnings. It is a reflective time in which we are granted the opportunity to revise our plans, renew our passions, and consider what we want to keep in our lives and what we want to change.
This month, our writers shared with us some of their most insightful work to date, considering what it is to be a traumatized individual and how one might overcome their pain, the ways in which people view us, and the ways we may judge others.
As editors, we were reminded time and again that despite the vast array of cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences of our writers, we all share in the human condition and connect over those most personal matters which, in their severity, transcend the individual. It is a deep pleasure to see how our community bonds over such stories and uplifts one another.
While we cannot showcase every writer, we appreciate every submission and story shared.
In honor of that, we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate some of the stories that captivated our hearts and minds. Without further ado, here are a few of our favorites from the month of March, hand-picked by your friendly editors at Modern Women.
Brenda Covarrubias’ top pick for March is… “A Woman’s Disease,” by Words by Egypt.
How many times have you heard a woman fretting over some matter men may consider inconsequential? Between fathers who shout at their wives to stop worrying about their child who is in the midst of a dangerous act, to friends advising an anxious woman to just “not worry about it,” the desire to tell women that their cares are not important is ever-present.
Despite their words, however, it is a rare instance in which a woman is allowed to stop caring, share her burdens, and not bear the brunt of every decision in her life and family. This is clear in the author’s satirical piece, which joins humor and irritation to showcase a realistic look at the problem and how it may be resolved.
Mariana Carvalho’s pick of the month is… “I Am A Woman is a Complete Sentence,” by jules - Miz Mindful. In this beautiful piece, she writes about her family, her grandmother, and relatives that are part of the history that also compose her own. Through the understanding of our roots and the improvement that comes with each generation, we, as women, will continue to rise up.
“Going back through the family tree, can allow a pride and respect for the stories that built our foundations. It gives us a wider lens to see not just the struggles, but the resilience and strength that is quietly unclaimed until we embrace it.”
Nicole Dake’s pick of the month is… “Barbie & The Dark Side of Gratitude,” by Tamara Embrey 🩵. In this piece, she beautifully deconstructs the monologue in the Barbie movie, which confronts stereotypes that many women face in society. She talks about the goodness to be found in gratitude, as well as the many pitfalls of telling others to be grateful when they are clearly suffering.
In this piece, Tamara shows compassion for all women and the struggles that they face, while also pointing out that there is always hope as well and things to be grateful for even in the face of adversity.
ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE’s pick of the month is… “Do Opposites Attract?” by AshBunny.
Our senses are engaged as we are instantly transported inside the home of a mother who is desperately trying to juggle everything and wondering where the help she imagined would be present in her partner has gone. It is a scene familiar to many women, and this is a vulnerable and confronting personal essay that I think many mothers will identify with. Those moments when you suddenly realise the relationship dynamics aren’t quite right, that you’re not getting the support you hoped for and that possibly the bubble has burst.
The piece speaks to how we communicate our needs, as well as offers support and validation that those needs aren’t too much and are much deserved. This one resonated deeply for me and I know it will for many of our readers.
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