A Few Bits of Advice from AWS to Caitlyn Jenner ...

Caitlyn, we adore you! We're so proud to share even the tiniest bit of internet space with a woman who's as bold, daring, and courageous as you. Welcome to the world of women, my dear, and now that you're here, we at AWS have some advice for you.

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It's Okay to Be You

Well, duh - this is a lesson you've obviously already learned! But what I mean, specifically, is that sometimes, it's okay to just be you, make-up free, hair in a messy bun, comfy clothes and all. Sure, you don't ever have to do it, but if you want to, it's totes okay.

We're All Your Sisters

There are plenty of haters out there (see below) - but we can't be listed among them. One of the great things about being a woman is that you automatically belong to a sisterhood... that creepy guy at the bar won't leave you alone? We've got your back.

Embrace the Chick Flick

There are so many good ones! Start at the beginning (Terms of Endearment or All About Eve) and work your way up.

The Bra Trick

If you haven't already experienced the joy of removing your bra without taking your shirt off, then flinging it across the room, learn it. Now. It's awesome!

Eventually, Heels Will Kill You

OMG, they're the worst! Sure, they look amazing, but after a decade or so, you'll want to wear flats sometimes. Do it!

Ignore the Haters

Even if you'd started life in the body you have now, you'd have been the object of haters telling you your worth was all about your looks, but careful! Can't be too sexy! Or thin! Or fat! Or any number of other things the patriarchy and society will use to scrutinize you. Ignore them! They know nothing.

On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink

Just kidding!

I'm sure there are so many other bits of advice our readers would love to share... ladies?

Feedback Junction

Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge

I'm all for ppl being who they want to be, but I am just conflicted with the whole transgender thing. I'm not necessarily against it, more so confused and I just don't want to sound ignorant so I rarely speak on it. I don't want to be "transphobic" but I also kinda think that people should learn to be comfortable in their bodies and accept themselves. I know that people go through depression and might kill themselves over this issue but I also kinda think that is a separate issue that should be addressed before taking hormones or making any kind of permanent change. I think people should learn to love themselves the way they are, but if you truly believe you are a different gender then who am I to tell you who you are?

@Alayna and your God?

Perhaps @Alayna you have a problem with her cause it hits close to home ??? Are you transgender and not brave as she is are you gay???? Hmmmmm????? Your no better than Hitler go don't come back !!!!

@jennifer also just to be clear, I'm not saying it's impossible to feel trapped in your own body, I was a huge tomboy growing up and I wanted to be a boy sometimes but as I've grown up I've learned to love myself and my body and I am a lot more comfortable and I would never dream of changing my gender. That's all I'm saying is I just personally don't understand

The American culture = a stinker !!

Who is Caitlyn bothering is she in your house , is she your mother , your neighbor????? How is this woman interfering with your everyday life ???? Please tell me that your all so fucking concerned with what she's doing !!! Here's something from your bible .... Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Not that Caitlyn has sinned but all you who are against her clean upYour own damn back yards before you go throwing trash in Caitlyn's !!!!!!

@jennifer ok well I'm just saying that I think people should accept the way they are. To me that's like saying that if a black person thinks they are white born in black skin it would be ok for them to bleach their skin if they went through intensive therapy. And I feel like there would be outrage if ppl did that. I'm not saying that certain gender roles and identities aren't hard to live by but I also feel like everyone struggles with that to a certain extent. I personally don't understand the notion of someone feeling like they are trapped in the wrong body, I feel like that is more of a mental conflict, but I don't mean to trivialize it as a mental disorder or anything, I just don't understand. But like I said everyone is free to live the way they want to.

Hey, y'all do know she's a murderer right? She killed somebody. Look it up.

American culture does NOT stink!!!! I'm proud to be born and raised here as anyone should be proud from where they are !!!! But please please do NOT disrespect others cultures just DON'T!!!!

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