Things We Should Stop Feeling Guilty About as Young Women

Her CampusBy Isabelle ForlanoOct 19, 2026
Things We Should Stop Feeling Guilty About as Young Women

Somewhere along the way, being a good woman became synonymous with being a selfless one. We learned to apologize for taking up space, saying no, putting ourselves first and being anything less than perfect. How many times have we apologized for something we weren't even sorry for? For saying no, for not answering a text, for choosing ourselves, or for simply being human? Why are young women taught to feel guilty for…

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