"Diamond Women": Women of Stone

"Diamond Women"

Chloe J. Riccardo

I wrote this about 5 o'clock in the morning last month and I remember just listening to all of these crazy news stories about what's been happening with these women who have been put through the ringer whether they are celebrities or just every day women it breaks my heart what is happening out there. I am sure many of you well educated smart men know what's going on. I applaud the women who have been coming forward with their stories struggling to share the abuse and mistreatment they feel in the workplace, in their personal lives, or anywhere else. I dedicate this all to you because I wanted you to know we come from the earth we are made of the earth. Diamonds are built under pressure, under tough situations, we are the strongest stone on this earth which is made of carbon. We are diamond women we go through so many situations from the moment we are born to adults that can change our perceptions of life, ourselves, but we must not live in fear, not have our voices not heard, or ignore what is happening around us either. I dedicate this all to you I know what it's like to be in some situations where you feel like your voice is not heard and you are not able to get out there to shine. You need to and do it brilliantly. Speak the truth and believe me justice will prevail, justice and karma will be served to anyone who has ever hurt you verbally, physically, mentally, or emotionally. You will have a chance to have your stories heard. I also dedicate to men as well who have been scared to share their stories as well. Or if you have a relative, friend, co-worker you know someone who has been hurt. I hope you will heal their hearts too.  Behavior must be corrected in all environments, we all just want to be respected, appreciated, loved, and valued just like a precious and rare valuable diamond. 

Need to speak your minds

Why hide our voices

When we are the species who talks the most

Why are we fearful of not validating the truth

We are nurturers

The caregivers

The truth seekers

The protectors

How can we be protectors to our children, our loved ones when we haven’t been protected ourselves.

We have been scarred, disappointed, and hurt. We show up to every occasion able to smile for the cameras and give our best. Yet we hide behind smiles that are filled with pain and broken.

We pursue, we pray, we talk, we seek healing and find a way to medicate and meditate the horrible experiences etched in our souls and minds away.

How do we find all of the strength we are diamond women. Women of stone the strongest, most valuable, unbreakable stone able to deal with the pressure of life, whether someone diminishes our joy, takes away our smiles.

We continue to push through the pressure, push through all of life’s pain, then we show the world our sparkle and we shine brilliantly and illuminating with our light.