My husband is an avid viewer of The Ben Shapiro show. From time to time he will say “Babe, you gotta hear this!” This morning was one of those times and I have to say that the scales of ridiculous haven’t just tipped, they’ve broken. Apparently the push from those that want equality, mainly the transgender community, is that we need to permanently change some of our lingo. The first is breastfeeding which they want to be renamed “chest” feeding. Then also breast milk should be now called human milk. Adding insult to injury they no longer want you to use the term mother and father but legal guardian or parent one and two. I am just dumbfounded, like seriously. It wasn’t but a month ago that the federal government decided that genetic males can now play in female sports, and can enlist in the military as females. It won’t be long before men will only claim transgender to make a name for themselves as a woman. I am appalled and to be blunt I’m angry.

Until now I had no issues with this gender equality movement. I thought the fight over bathrooms was a bit ridiculous. I mean seriously most establishments bathrooms are a single labeled for both genders anyhow. But now you want to erase me as a woman and I am sorry but I’m just not willing to sit back and allow that to happen. Your personal life doesn’t effect me anymore than mine doesn’t effect you. We can choose to be kind to one another and the majority of Americans choose just that; kindness. But asking me to deny my genetic make up, my feminine qualities is downright rude and I’m not going to just roll over.

My grandmother fought for my rights to have a voice which is one reason I can write this blog. She also marched for my right to vote. She told me often that it is a gift and a right that I should never ignore. She was a nurse and she cared for people. She left an amazing legacy behind. She cultivated strong, independent, vocal daughters, granddaughters and great granddaughters.

I am a woman and as such I know that my body is designed to do certain things like carry babies and subsequently feed those babies from my breasts. Breasts have been known for centuries to feed hence why we call it breastfeeding. As a woman I am equipped with a uterus and arguably cursed with ovulation and menstruation. I am genetically designed to procreate. I can’t do this alone, I need a partner who is equipped to assist in this production which is what a genetic male has. We are perfectly paired by our genes to procreate. Yes technological advances have been orchestrated to make babies but no matter what you need a male and a female to make them.

I am not okay with this idea that in order for a small percentage of people to feel accepted we are suppose to erase another. You have every right to choose for yourself what you want to identify with. However, I will not be forced to deny that I am a woman and am proud to be such. I also believe that we need both genders in this world. I appreciate them and praise our differences. My femininity has limitations just as my husbands masculinity does too. We need to embrace our unique differences. Stop trying to cancel me. I am proud of my womanhood and I will not be shamed into believing I shouldn’t be.