Summary

Jordan Gray expresses gratitude for emotionally strong women and their positive impact on society.

Abstract

Jordan Gray's article "In Praise Of Emotionally Strong Women" is a heartfelt tribute to women who have embraced self-love, self-care, and high standards for themselves and others. Gray acknowledges the resilience of women who have endured grief, maintained their life's passion, and supported their partners through difficult times. He appreciates the healing power of strong women, who have transformed their personal struggles into sources of strength and compassion. The article emphasizes the profound influence these women have on their immediate circles and society at large, through their courage to lead by example, their depth of feeling, and their commitment to personal growth.

Opinions

Gray is thankful for the emotional strength and healing capacity of women who have done their inner work.
He values the ability of strong women to hold space for others' grief and to see beyond their partners' suffering.
The author believes that the self-reflection and intentionality of emotionally strong women create far-reaching positive effects in the world.
He expresses admiration for women who love openly, lead by example, and embrace their vulnerability.
Gray recognizes the diverse paths women may take to become emotionally strong, including therapy, self-help, and communal support.
He sees these women as a force for good, contributing to the betterment of friends, family, and society.

In Praise Of Emotionally Strong Women

Jordan Gray is grateful for every single tear that has ever been kissed away… or left to dry on someone’s face in the presence of a strong woman.

by Jordan Gray

Here’s to the emotionally strong women…

The women that have done their work.

The women that know the value of self-love and self-care.

The women that hold themselves, and others, to higher standards.

The women that have felt grief, and received the grief of their loved ones.

The women who turn towards their partners instead of away from them.

The women that have held on to every ounce of their life’s passion, regardless of how popular or unpopular it is to maintain.

The women that see through their partners suffering, and see the soul behind the pain.

The women that are a shoulder to cry on, and accept shoulders to cry on.

I honour the abundance of shame and hurt that has been healed in the loving embrace of strong women. The trauma, the abuse, and the sorrow that has been compassionately held by strong women.

I am grateful for every single tear that has ever been kissed away… or left to dry on someone’s face in the presence of a strong woman.

And if you are a strong woman reading this…

Whether you became that way through retreats, sisterhood circles, talk-based therapy, self-help books, long nights with lots of tears, or any other number of hard-won strategies… I thank you from the bottom of my heart for having walked the path that you have. Because if you have done your work, the world around you has undoubtedly felt it. Your friends, family, city, culture, and society have all benefited from the way that you carry yourself. You are what’s right with the world.

The ripples of your self-reflection and intentionality are felt further than you can imagine.

So thank you…

For loving out loud.

For having the courage to go first.

For not holding back.

For feeling to the depths of your being.

Thank you…

For being you.

This post originally appeared at JordanGrayConsulting.com and is republished at The Good Men Project.

About Jordan Gray

Sex and relationship coach Jordan Gray helps people remove their emotional blocks and maintain thriving intimate relationships. When he’s not coaching clients or writing new books, Jordan loves to pretend he’s good at surfing, immerse himself in new cultures, and savour slow-motion hang outs with his closest companions. You can see more of his writing at JordanGrayConsulting.com