Women in a Cage

I thought how unpleasant it must be

to be locked out;

and I thought how it is worse, perhaps,

to be locked in.

Virginia Woolf

 

 

To not have freedom of thoughts, words or deeds is a terrible thing.  Either locked out or locked in, we experience spiritual, emotional and physical pain.  This leads to feelings of lacking power over our own life, depression, and isolation.

 

Some women have never experienced personal empowerment or have never used their voice, and feel as though they live in a cage.  Imagined or not, feelings of unworthiness abounds.  They are told to be thankful for having a roof over their head, food on the table and a bed to sleep in.

 

The saddest part about these women in a cage is that they themselves hold the key.  They have the capability to unlock the cage, but their sense of separation has grown so great, they feel totally powerless.

 

Some women are not in a cage, but have a small pet cage where they house fear that unleashes itself from time to time.  They too will experience the lack of power, depression, and isolation, but just not all of the time.

 

All women are stronger than their cage and with assistance can maneuver rather nicely outside of it.  We need a support person whether it is a professional therapist, clergy, or trusted friend.  Sometimes it is just a matter of finding and using our own voice that allows empowerment to begin to flow.

 

It is never too late to try!  What do you have to lose?