Honey, you're not crazy. You're a woman.

Honey, you're not crazy. You're a woman.

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In her book "Difficult Women," author Roxane Gay addresses the challenges faced by women in a society that often labels them as irrational or erratic. By stating, "Honey, you're not crazy. You're a woman," Gay empowers women to embrace their emotions and experiences. This quote highlights the societal tendency to dismiss women's feelings as overreactions, reinforcing the need for validation and understanding.

Gay's work encourages women to recognize their struggles as...

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