Women are told to smile constantly.

Smile more.
Smile while uncomfortable.
Smile while exhausted.
Smile while overworked.
Smile while being disrespected.
Smile while carrying everything.

So I made “DON’T TELL ME TO SMILE” the name of my retreat series.

And now the merch exists too.

For the women who refuse.

#WomenWhoRefuse #DontTellMeToSmile #FeministMerch #WomenWhoLead #FeministRetreat

This was at a slam poetry competition in 2014; Olivia Gatwood and Megan Falley.

They're both still going strong.

Olivia Gatwood: A prominent poet and author known for her work on gender, girlhood, and true crime. Her notable books include New American Best Friend.

Megan Falley: An award-winning poet and author of several collections, including After the Elephant and Drive. She is also the founder of the online writing community "Poems That Don't Suck."

#SlamPoetry #WomensRights #PinkTax #StudiesShow #StrongWomen #DontTellMeToSmile