Being Mary Jane

I’m watching the first episode of this new series right now and I feel as though Mary Jane embodies what it means to be a women. At least what I’ve learned being a woman means. Doing it all, being criticized when you complain about it or ask for slack, and continuously being manipulated and guilt into picking up all the slack.

Why are we expected to succeed and provide for those who have made a conscious decision to live off of the government and other people’s success?

It seems like we’re always stuck between taking care of family and standing up for ourselves. There is always a constant struggle for power. They weren’t able to accomplish their goals, weren’t able to reach their potential so they assert their power, knowing well that your morals and values won’t allow you to disrespect or leave them to suffer. Again I ask, why is it our responsibility to stall our success, our happiness, to take care of those who threw away their opportunities and potential?

We need to choose who we help.