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This day, we celebrate women. But, is it necessary to have pink flowers, red roses and teddy bears that we share on social media to show we recognise and celebrate womanhood?

Everywhere this day is recognised as a symbol of respect for women, but how many of us actually do know the meaning of womanhood?

Womanhood means being feisty to some, while for others, it is about being a damsel in distress.

When some women do try to portray womanhood in its true meaning, they are judged.

To me, the true meaning of womanhood is being bold, with grace. The sole act of being patient with who you love- your partner, when he is being insecure, your child, who is being notorious, or even your elders, when they're being hard on you.

Those who deal with their parents without revolting are judged and apparently have no opinion, and the ones that do put forth theirs, are mere rebels. When you forgive your partner for being insecure or speak to an ex even after a break up, you're desperate, and when you break it off with someone who tests your patience and questions your dignity, you have a 'mind of your own'. When you be gentle with your child, you are negligent, and when you're strict with them, you project your views.

Womanhood here, and anywhere else for that matter, refers to the mother that is behind all of your success, the sister that is your motivation and inspiration to do well, the teacher that shaped you into what you are now, and your better half, that is the breath of fresh air you need.
However, womanhood also refers to the girl who taught you that you can't have it all, the woman who loved you with all she had, even when you didn't. The woman who first made you realise who you are, as that's the true meaning of living.

Womanhood is not a word, lifestyle or a social concept. It's acceptance. Acceptance not only for yourself, but accepting others just as they are. Which is why even when you think the significant women in your life will judge you for something, you ultimately realise that they never would.

Therefore, this day is to be celebrated in whatever way you want to, because it is a celebration of you.

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