Women Actively Rejecting Personal Distortion (WARP'D)
A friend of mine at school recently started this movement called WARP'D, a cause that is actively trying to change how women see and feel about themselves. It's goal is to not only let people know that they are beautiful and worthy, but to also make them actually realize it and believe it. " So what is WARP'D?
The WARP'D Movement goes beyond tackling the physical insecurities that women struggle with. We examine the inner woman in all aspects of life. Whether it be sports, school, work, relationships, or the like, our aim is to show women their true value beyond the destructive and shallow measurements of current society. Dignity and self-respect are at an all-time low due to the insecurities that plague the female race. We desire to solve this problem, one woman at a time.
Our goal isn't just to say "You're a strong, independent, beautiful woman! Now go out and believe it!" On the contrary, WARP'D believes in giving women a reason to feel valuable, rather than just telling them they are. When women start acting in a way that shows everyone their value, feelings of true self-worth will follow. After women embrace their self-worth in a healthy way, they can better serve and love on others. In the same way, encouraging others can also serve to make women less critical of themselves. WARP’D is a huge advocate of treating yourself according to your value. When women overcome their warped self-view, they are better able to respect themselves and encourage others. These ideals are the foundation for a woman who is content instead of critical. Worthy instead of warped.
As someone who has been told several times that I am "fat"/"ugly"/"useless" and has had this warped self-perception of myself since I was just 10-years-old, I find this movement incredibly inspiring.
Take the WARP'D pledge to defeat this distorted self-image of women today at warpd.org and help spread the word by liking the movement's Facebook page here. "Love people for who they are, not for what they do or how they look."
