I was very much socialized to believe that all women are catty and b*tchy, so for much of my life I had a hard time trusting them and forming close relationships with them. I really believed other women had a target on my back, and that we were all sort of in competition with one another. It was like being on IRL Bachelor except the men looked like sad Seth Rogans.

FDS has helped me realize that my attitude was pure internalized misogyny, and that women are actually incredible! Now I see women in a completely different light and my relationships with them are much more positive as a result. I no longer feel threatened or intimidated. Not saying trust is granted immediately because of course we still must vet our friends, but I feel much more confident about the process of forming female friendships.

Thanks for helping me snap out of it, FDS!