Our title, “Obvi, We’re the Ladies,” comes from the HBO show Girls, which many women I know have clung to while trying to figure out this confusing moment in life. After all, Hannah Horvath “may be the voice of [our] generation. Or at least a voice. Of a generation.”

In Season 1 Episode 2, Jessa, Hannah and Shoshanna are sitting on a bench discussing Hannah’s boy problem when Shoshanna pulls out a guidebook for women. She reads a few excerpts from the book, each addressing “the ladies.” When asked, “who are the ladies” that the book is referring to, Shosh quickly responds, “Obvi, we’re the ladies!” Each of these girls has a very different opinion of the advice but when it comes down to it, yes, they are all ladies. They’re a community. We want this to be that kind of community.

We don’t have to agree with each other but we do have to see the struggles that undoubtedly connect us.

We will share problems, we will share advice, and we will share ideas.

We are the ladies.

 

 

 

*Please note: “Obvi, We’re the Ladies” is in no way partnered with HBO, Girls, or any of their affiliates. The opinions and experiences referenced on “Obvi, We’re the Ladies” are those of the writers and editors for this blog.