Finding Dorothy

by Elizabeth Letts

“For the record, let it be known that this is true. Too much control can stunt a girl, sap her of courage, and render her weak.”

In truth, though she longed to fit in, she felt more compelled to be true to herself. If she were to have any hope at love, she’d have to find a man who could love her as she was, even though there seemed little likelihood that such a man existed.

It wasn’t enough to push open the doors. You had to change minds. How could girls truly make their mark if their role models were houseplants, if their fashions scarcely allowed them to breathe?

The fight for all women has got to begin with the women closest to you.”