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I am Not Raising A Good Girl



Anti-GBV Campaigner and Body Safety Specialist during the question and answer session in the #RaiseDontRuin Project
Anti-GBV Campaigner and Body Safety Specialist during the question and answer session in the #RaiseDontRuin Project

I am Not Raising A Good Girl.

No, not by worldly standards.

I am raising a girl who would dare to speak her TRUTH irrespective of who is concerned.

One who chooses to be her herself every day.

One who will not keep silent.

One who believes in herself.

One who won't cower in fear because high-ranking personalities are involved.

One who holds her head high no matter the circumstance.

One who knows even as a child she has rights.

One who knows she has a VOICE, that must be heard.

One who won't endure injustice for peace to reign.

One who is aware of her strengths and weaknesses.

One who knows she deserves everything good.

On who has self-worth.

One who is addicted to her growth.

One who is unafraid to stand alone.

One won't lose herself because she's in love.

One who won't be swayed by societal dictates.

One without the suppressive tendencies most of our mothers had.

One who is unashamed to bask in the magnificence of femininity.

One who appreciates the gift of self-preservation.

Yes, I am raising an unconventional daughter.

What kind are you raising??

Henrietta Nonye Odey sitting after a #RaiseDontRuin outreach
Henrietta Nonye Odey sitting after a #RaiseDontRuin outreach
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