Daria YES! Thank you for that awesome reflection.

Robert, as a man, I don’t want to live in a world filled with people with only tough psychologies. You also are using the tactic of raising a question that is loaded with your position when you wonder about the gender-specific inclinations to pessimism. Let us know what your actual research turns up as opposed to your conjecture. I am actually not sure what your point is, except to be the proverbial devil’s advocate. If you are against building self-esteem in people, that is your right to choose such a path. I myself am drawn to projects that build self-esteem, especially in youth. But we may differ in our visions for the world we want to live in. I wish you well.

David, I admire your passion and fire even if your position sounds a bit naive about the power of media. If you are implying that there are zero influences that may shape our experiences of the world, then I completely disagree. To be clear, I fully believe that women have the power to make the very choices that will shift exactly that which I am noting in the piece, I think you missed that. But I am ok with our difference of opinion. Thank you for having your voice heard.

Michal, I worked for many hours yesterday to fix our systems after reading your comment. Jade and I want this work to reach as many people around the world as possible, so no geo-fencing here (great phrase)! Thank you for spurring us to figure out our system limitations and growing beyond them. We are doing our best and VERY grateful for your interest and support of the work. You matter. -Alok