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What does it mean?
Women are inherently built with toughness regardless of preference.
In plain terms
We are tough because we are women.
What can you take from it?
Resilience is often a default trait for women.

Where it applies

  • facing hardship
  • parenting
  • work

Putting it to work

  • acknowledging strength
  • empathizing
  • supporting

Questions to consider

  • Where does this strength come from?
  • Is toughness a gift or burden?

Another view

Not every woman feels built tough.

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