You know, I was terrified of posting this initially.

All I learned of feminism was not from any college classes or scholars, but from my mother and my reading of her own book collection on it. It was something I discovered on my own, really, from a young age.

I don't know all the lingo I hear/see used in current feminist discussions and I don't know if I can properly articulate any of what I feel.

All I know is that I feel strongly.

The more I wrote, the more personal it got, as that is how I find it easier to relate in such discussions - through the personal.

I'm glad that I did this and I'm glad that you challenged me to do this.

I do wish that I had answers for you. I wish I knew exactly how I got to the point where I'm at now.

I'm fortunate to have you in my life, I can at least say that much. You really helped me push through this, and to be able to acknowledge these things about myself.