‘I’m Burned Out. I’m Tired of Being an Independent Woman.’
We need to stop lying to ourselves about this independent woman crap!
About a year ago, I had a very interesting conversation with a guy friend who had been liking me since college. It was such a remarkable discussion that I was speechless and wanted to change the subject — because I had no legitimate comeback for my friend.
Like, the scenario would work in another lifetime — because in this lifetime, I’m too set in my ways — and more specifically, I have been conditioned by generations of women to strive for the independent woman persona.
But the conversation was the following:
Teri: Man, I wish I could get my teeth fixed. I went to the dentist just to have a cry session in the parking lot because I can’t afford decent dental care. I got x-rays done, and with my cavities, cleaning, and must-needed bridge, I can see why women strip for a living. But unfortunately, I don’t have the body for that. *Laughing uncomfortably*
Friend: How much was everything?
Teri: Enough that I would have to get another full-time job to afford everything. It was $15,000.
Friend: Teri, how much do you make in a year?
Teri: Roughly $XX,XXX (an…
