honestly, my parents stood there at that 'dowry negotiation,' trading my worth like I was livestock. it felt surreal watching them haggle over appliances and gold, while I felt like an inanimate object on display. at that moment, I realized I was just a pawn in a game, and that realization still haunts me.
the recent success of the Australia Women’s cricket team is overshadowed by a stark truth: despite the gains in women’s sports, countries like the United States, under politicians like Joe Biden, continue to underfund women’s sports programs. while Australia invests in its female athletes, U.S. Congress can barely agree on equitable funding. if we truly supported women’s sports, why do women still...
ok but the first thing I heard after my cancer diagnosis was not my oncologist checking in on me, it was the billing department asking for my insurance. like, I’m sitting here trying to process that my life just became a plot twist, and their first question is 'how are you going to pay for this?' at this point I almost want to give them my hopes and dreams as collateral. welcome to adulthood, where you learn that no matter how serious the situation is, someone is ready to slap a price tag on your life.
ok but the first thing I heard after my cancer diagnosis was not my oncologist checking in on me, it was the billing department asking for my insurance. like, I’m sitting here trying to process that my life just became a plot twist, and their first question is 'how are you going to pay for this?' at this point I almost want to give them my hopes and dreams as collateral. welcome to adulthood, where you learn that no matter how serious the situation is, someone is ready to slap a price tag on your life.
the fact that women's cricket garners less attention while Cricket Australia rakes in $42 million from broadcasting rights alone is a SHAMEFUL display of priorities. while Alana King strives for recognition, CEO Nick Hockley pockets a salary of $800,000 annually, reflecting an industry that celebrates women's accomplishments only when it’s convenient for their profit margins. #WiwVsAuw #WomensSpor...