"You are strong and brave," a letter for my daughter, on International Girl's Day

The International Day of the Girl is celebrated every October 11, which was created with the aim of fighting the discrimination that many of them suffer from childhood because of their gender and age. In addition, it seeks to empower them and end violence towards them, promoting and defending their human rights.

As the mother of a girl, I consider this a necessary and important day, as these types of actions are essential to give greater visibility and importance to the role they have and will play in the future.

But remember that everything starts from home and what we say and show our daughters in their early years, will train the women who will be tomorrow. So on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl, I want to dedicate a very special letter to my daughter (and all the girls in the world).

Letter for my daughter, on International Girl's Day

Dear daughter,

Life wanted that like me, you were born a woman. It fills me with joy to know that I can share all those things that I find wonderful because of the fact of being. But I also have a little fear, because I know that things are not easy for us.

Therefore, today I address you with a very important message, which I write from the heart, hoping it helps you to be that full and safe person, but above all: happy. There are so many things I would like to tell you, but I will try not to forget the most essential ones.

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Before starting, I want you to know that I admire you, simply by being a small person who has the wonderful opportunity to see the world with a new, clean, innocent and exciting approach. Your innocence and freshness spread to all those around you, giving us those smiles that many times we forget that we can always have with us.

You are a very curious and observant girl, which makes a thousand questions go through your head, which I try to answer in the best way, and if I can, I take the opportunity to give you some lesson or advice that can help you.

As a mother, I know that I have in my hands one of the greatest responsibilities that exist in the world: your life, your health, your emotional education and your well-being in general. The first years I will be your guide and teacher, so that after a while, you alone begin to spread your wings and begin to form your own destiny. But in the meantime, there are some things I must tell you.

First, love yourself and take care of yourself always. You are the most valuable thing you have and most importantly, never forget that. Your happiness is only in your hands, do not let anyone steal it or give it away to anyone.

Life is enriching when we surround ourselves with people and friends who love and share us day by day, but keep in mind that they come to give that happiness extra that you yourself will be responsible for creating for yourself.

I want you to understand something from now on: you are beautiful as you are. I know that I used to be very hard on myself, and you have helped me and taught me to love and love myself as I am. I will do my best so that you remember every day how beautiful and noble you are inside and out.

I always tell you that you are strong and brave, and I love listening to you when you repeat it and that it motivates you to move on and face life overcoming your fears. I hope this keeps you always present and never fear raising your voice or defending yourself. Although I don't promote violence, I want you to know how to act in case someone tries to harm you.

And speaking about that, keep something in mind: nobody can or should force you to do something without your consent. Your body, your health, your smile, your love, your life is yours and only yours. If you don't feel comfortable with any situation, stay away and tell me. I will always be for you, even when we no longer live under the same roof.

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Follow your dreams and never stop fighting to achieve your goals. The aspirations we have in life are the engine to continue striving every day and continue working to be better women and human beings. I know, I never tire of telling you that you are intelligent, because I want you to never doubt it. Let no one tell you that you are not able to do things.

Work, strive and fight until you get it. And don't fear failure or failure, because we can learn great lessons from everything. There will be times or situations that are not as we wish, but that is also a gift. Sometimes the best things come in disguise or after a big disappointment and we don't realize it at first sight. Don't despair or get discouraged.

Finally, enjoy every day of your life, even those that are not so good. Now it won't seem that way, but the years fly and each stage we live is unique. Dance, sing, smile, enjoy, play, explore, learn. Stay with everything beautiful and enriching that life has to offer, do not hurry to grow and live the moment. Happy girl's day!

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