Body Quote by Jeanette LeBlanc
““You own your body. You own your body. You own your body. Your center and your edges are yours and yours alone. In this world – this world of rape culture of ingrained misogyny and violence done against girls and women – you will encounter and absorb messages your entire life that place you on trial for the crime of existing as female in this world. That will question your right to wear or speak or move through the world in the way that you do. That will seek to harm you in ways large and small. As a woman, you will hold stories that sometimes feel too painful to hold. As your mother, that brings me to my knees. I grant you the strength to know that this too, you will survive. I promise you I will protect you with every ounce of life in my body. And where I cannot protect you from this world, I will love you inside of it – fierce and holy and precious beyond all knowing.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Strength of a Mother”, 2020
Women must claim ownership of their bodies and resilience against systemic oppression.
In simple terms: Own your body and strength.
Key Takeaway
Protect and empower yourself.
Themes
feminism
resilience
body autonomy
Mood
protective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- parenting
- mental health
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support others facing similar oppression?
- What daily practices reinforce your strength?
A Different Perspective
Oppression can be internalized despite empowerment.
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