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In a world where competing with one another has been increasingly normalized, we may often find ourselves short of good words for one another, whether it’s a compliment or a boost of encouragement.

Sadly, many women are no strangers to the debilitating effect of female rivalry. This happens anywhere, from the workplace to groups of girlfriends, and often we don’t really notice it until we start questioning why a previously wonderful friendship has turned sour.

In this context, the Women Posting Their W's project, which combines both Twitter and Instagram, feels like a much-needed breath of fresh air. “I just love when women [love] celebrating wins, big or small, iconic or ironic,” says their Twitter page’s description and 354.1k followers would totally agree.

Us too! We love seeing women giving thumbs up to other women for wins of any kind in a small yet empowering gesture, so let’s see some of the best achievements that make us proud to be women.

More info: Instagram | Twitter

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You go, girl! I am in tears of pride,even though I don't know you.

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To find out more about this wonderfully wholesome project, Bored Panda reached out to the creator behind Women Posting Their W's Instagram and Twitter pages. The author, who introduced herself as “just a woman online” told us that she is busy running her personal Twitter account and working several jobs.

“Honestly, I wasn't too interested in creating any other pages to keep up with because I don't have very much time throughout my day. But there's this Twitter account that is awful and misogynistic, @womenpostingls, that posts just tweets and stories of women just existing really as an 'L.'”

The author, who was really frustrated with that account, explained further: “He's posted things like a woman crying after not being able to conceive a child as an L, and even a woman being sexually assaulted as an L.”

Moreover, “That account has been around since October 2020, and I was hoping it'd either get suspended for the constant targeted harassment of women he posted and would send his followers after, or for his constant retweeting back and forth between that and his personal page, but unfortunately the page persisted, and I kept seeing negativity against women day after day.”

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks so happy at every point in this journey. Well done :)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your Mum would be very proud. Good on you for not giving up on yourself.

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In the light of this frustration, the author of Women Posting Their W's realized it “was really time someone made a positive space for women to celebrate women. And I did it.”

When it comes to spreading the wholesome message behind the project, the author hopes to show that “we should appreciate and celebrate people more, and particularly women who continue to face harassment and abuse and misogyny throughout all walks of life, especially on the internet.”

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people are f****d in the head to think anyone wants unsolicited sexual images.

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“On my personal page, I receive threats all the time. I get unsolicited dick pics. I even got one on this account,” she said and added: “And sure, women should be celebrated on their own, and it shouldn't have to be a celebration BECAUSE of anything.”

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According to the creator of Women Posting Their W's, “as long as this hate against women persists, I want to create an even stronger and louder force of positivity for women.” She concluded that “even if WomenPostingLs or misogyny disappears, if ever, this page will still be around to validate and uplift women.”

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do people seem to overlook racism against Asians? It is becoming ever more prevalent in the US and really needs nipping in the bud. It is disgusting. All racism is disgusting.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something most of us take for granted is a huge obstacle for others. This is a wonderful achievement, good luck and best wishes you legend!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is what we can refer to as "meant to be".

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People who have not experienced depression first hand will struggle to understand what a magnificent achievement this is.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations! Silver medallist World Wrestling Championships and multi gold in the US.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a disgusting comment. Good on you for shutting him up like that! Congratulations!

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Knowing some people like this. Nope, they will think it was unfair. Like when they say something offensive and being called out. Crying --- It was OOONly a joke. That is not only men, but women can have this attitude to.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so sorry that happened :( I am the only girl in my Honors Chemistry class at the moment, but at least the boys are nice don't say sexist stuff, although they don't talk to me much either

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope you can, at least find some, online friends/Communits with the same classes or interest to talk to and learn from. :D Best of luck., I wish I had learned more in school but I was told that I was not good enough. Wich kept making me self stopping me from doing better. Plz don´t let the same kind of people, holding you back from doing better, as I did.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guys need to support girls, point out sexism, but don’t shelter us or try to protect us. I’m blessed to have friends who do all of this.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Male egos haven't changed. When I was in high school, 60 years ago, I wanted to take shop classes, especially woodworking and drafting, which were not open to girls, they were required to take Home Economics. I had to persist and finally in my senior year I was allowed to take drafting. The boys were very unkind and made jokes that even the teacher participated in, left dog poop in my seat, and put whoopie cushions under me whenever there was an opportunity. They were never reprimanded or punished, but, thankfully, the drawings I did were great proof that I did the best ones and I got the highest grade in the class.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went through the same thing, Martha, in shop class. I could draw a bead as well as anyone with the acetylene torch but it didn't matter. For me it was 30 years ago - different generation, same garbage. I'm so glad to see we aren't putting up with it any more.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anybody who can actually fly something is a hero in my eyes. From Amy Johnson upwards!

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