We talk a lot about women supporting women — and honestly, it’s never felt more important than it does right now. But let’s be real: sometimes we’re not great at it. Sometimes we shrink around each other, or get weirdly competitive, or fall into that whole “Queen Bee” thing where one woman climbs the ladder and then kicks it out from under everyone else.
And yeah, it’s frustrating — but it’s also usually coming from a place of insecurity or the belief that there’s only one seat available, for one woman. Like we’re all fighting over the same tiny chair.
A lot of us were raised to think success is a competition instead of a collective win. We worry about being judged, or being “too much,” or looking like we’re bragging — so we protect ourselves by shrinking other women. It’s not pretty, but it’s real. And it’s something we have to unlearn if we want to build the kind of support system we all say we want.
“There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” ~ Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, in her keynote speech at the Celebrating Inspiration luncheon with the WNBA’s All-Decade Team (2006)
My three “MUST Dos” from this week’s podcast, episode 13:
- If you’re in a meeting and another woman has the floor, don’t dismiss her ideas. Even if you disagree, listen. Make eye contact. Help reinforce her worth instead of quietly eroding it.
- Compliment other women. Their success doesn’t diminish yours. Their confidence doesn’t threaten yours. A simple “you look great” or “that was a smart point” can shift someone’s entire day.
- And remember: there is room at the top for more than one woman. There’s room for many. There’s room for you.
When women support one another, the benefits extend beyond the individual. Support is contagious; it fosters an environment of kindness and empowerment. As more women uplift each other, they collectively grow stronger, paving the way for future generations.
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DISCLAIMER: These are my personal experiences and opinions. Nothing here is medical, nutritional, or therapeutic advice. Also, I’m a writer and an editor. And I try my best to make sure every post is articulate and free from errors. However, being that I edit my own work—and it’s next to impossible to properly edit your own work—I admit, occasionally there may be an error or two I miss. But doing so doesn’t make me an idiot so don’t be mean. Just smile, pat yourself on the back for finding an error and be glad you’re not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes … xoxox
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