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Society puts pressure on everyone: most are expected to be someone, do something and whatever else. But that does not mean that those expectations are valid, or if the pressure is really necessary. Who knows, perhaps we're forced to chase after goals that don't really reflect our true self, or even worse, we can lose our true selves whilst chasing them.

If that's the case, perhaps we need to do the opposite It's very important to continually deprogram ourselves from things that are not true, and in some cases even harmful. Therefore we need to find ways to heal ourselves from the harm that modern life may cause.

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Which is why it's great to have artists like Lainey Molnar, who help others to do exactly that. She has a mission to point out all of the wrong and right things of what it means to be a woman at this day and age, and illustrates these things in a very accurate and aesthetic way. In her comics, she explores the topic of femininity, double standards, societal pressures, expectations, and various other problems that modern independent women face every day.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. It's never about the clothes. You should be able to control yourself and your thoughts.

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And many people are grateful that she's raising awareness on the aforementioned issues. In fact, she's really popular both amongst her fans on Instagram, and you, our beloved Bored Panda readers. Her Instagram has a whopping 896k followers and the two posts (which you may find here and here) were viewed by millions on our page. Lainey an important voice.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, where are the people who do this? Raise your hand. No one? And there you have it folks, another problem. No one wants to admit they said that

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What's great about these illustrations is that their tone isn't restricted to criticism and negative stuff. While she criticizes, which is an important and a difficult task in itself, she also promotes body positivity and mental wellbeing. She kindly reminds us not to follow norms which don't suit your natural needs, she reminds us that we're all beautiful and normal in our own special way. No size is wrong, no height is wrong, and no habit is disgusting. All of it is you, and you should accept that first and foremost. And if the other's can't accept that, we'll, sucks to be them.

Though the expectations and the pressure for women in our society may sometimes feel like they're crushing you, don't give up, girls. Just remember, diamonds are made under pressure. They're also a woman's best friend. This might be that extra bit of inspiration you may have wanted to hear to get out there and take over the world. Tread on, women!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly! So unfair! You capture the most unseen stuff in this world and put it out there! You are now my new favorite artist

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a guy do this to me once as a teen, it was so gross. I had already told him I wasn’t interested but went out to a fair with him and like 8 other friends - could not have been turned off more by the way he wouldn’t stop creeping closer and closer and trying to talk to me/touch me and insisted on being my partner for rides and convince my friends to “leave us alone behind you to talk.” I managed to tell one girl friend “do not leave me alone with him” and she helped turn everything around but the first half of that evening was very gross. Keep an eye on your friends.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, saying "NO!" is not a challenge. Women mean it when they say it. Non-negotiable. Not a threat. Not just to play hard to get. NO means NO.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got impression she refers to a different type of situation, otherwise I'd think it would say just "no means no". But maybe I'm wrong.

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If she really didn't mean it when she said no, she has only herself to blame.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never. My therapist said "your progress is not lost just because you had a bad moment". Better to let it out rather than let it eat you up from the inside. It's just a bump in the road, not the end.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly! I may not feel that I can care for children now, but hopefully one day!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't have big breasts but have long hair down to my butt. I definitely pick food out of my hair sometimes 🤣

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And yet, every time Madonna is featured on BP, she's roasted like a Christmas turkey.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my mom is a super human: she raised two kids ,had a full time job in phycology, was in charge of a building and had her own separate company yet still made time for us.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bro yes. I get really sweaty between and behind my thighs and oddly enough my inner elbow it’s uncomfortable so I always gotta cool down.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our differences are what make us beautiful. The world would be boring if we were all the same!!!!!!

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