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I have submitted an application to WoLF to be a member and to start a local WoLF chapter group (if they accept me as a member - fingers crossed!).
They're asking me for references to prove that (1) I am a biological woman and (2) my online presence is indicative of my radfem views. Completely understandable and incredibly comforting that they go so far to vet potential members.
The biological woman part is easy enough I gave them direct links to my Facebook (unused just kind of there) and Linkedin accounts. I also gave them my mom's contact information because I figured if she can't confirm I'm a biological woman who can, right?
My mom is all about this - when I told her what I want to do she said she's totally on board and would be the first member. 🤓 (Yaaaaay mom!!!) I'm hoping this works out because I finally have given up being worried about putting my head above the parapet. Being aligned with WoLF would be invaluable in recruiting local women to get involved and to give women who are already involved an environment/audience where they can feel safe to plan and organize away from 'his eye'.
So I guess the point of this thread is to ask if you've interacted with me or have read my posts to please post a reply here so when WoLF checks out my MN posting history they will see this thread and (hopefully) some statements by you confirming that the claims on my application are true.
For the record, I have not claimed to have done anything special or notable in the realm of women's rights; I have not claimed to be an expert in second wave or radical feminism; I have not claimed to be capable of teaching others about feminism. All I really claimed is that I want to not just carry the torch but keep it lit. I have a great deal to learn, want to create a space locally where I can not only sit with my peers and elders but younger women as well towards a common goal of learning, organizing, and acting to help make this a better place for all girls/women (females).
I'm not asking for undeserved pats on the back or building me up to be something I'm not - so many of you have been and continue to be my teachers whether you realize it or not. I am continuously humbled and educated by you and couldn't be more appreciative of your insights.
What I am respectfully requesting is that you make a short (or long whatever you prefer) statement in reference to my character/views if you are comfy doing so.
If no one responds I won't be offended I know this is a big ask but it is for a really good reason.
It's time for me to make a difference, it's time I honor my foremothers' sacrifices, efforts, successes, and letdowns through my own dedication instead of complaining about things I can impact but don't and enjoying rights they fought for while being a passenger in the erasure of what they gained.
It's time.
Either way, thanks for reading!