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10 Uplifting Songs For Women by Women

As women, there are some shamefully negative stereotypes that proceed us as it relates to how we treat others — especially women. We’re catty, we’re competitive, spiteful, we can’t get along, and in general — just too damn emotional. Add that to how hard it is to just be a woman dealing with issues of love, career, family — it can all be very overwhelming.

That is why we are grateful to the women in the limelight who are given a platform with their music to show that we can also be supportive, nurturing, encouraging, positive, and forthright. The women who have created songs that point out we can come out of our issues victorious and not the victim, that problems of life will pass, and that loving and respecting ourselves first is essential. Listen to music from the woman who represent us well…

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