Supernatural By Majorie Harvey

The SuperGirl story, much like its predecessor, Superman, tells the tale of the most unlikely, unassuming female protagonist who (despite her awkward position in society) transforms into a shining heroine in crucial moments when her back is against the wall or some innocent person finds themselves in a state of distress. In a method similar to Clark Kent, Linda Lee removes her everyday attire and position, taking on whatever crisis she is facing, with her amazing powers to get the job done.

This past week for international women’s day, I wanted to acknowledge and ,in a fun/fashionable way, salute the heroic achievements of women everywhere. While we may not leap from buildings in a single bound, possess x-ray vision, or exhibit the ability to move faster than a speeding bullet, women, every single day, demonstrate superhuman abilities! We see this in the miraculous things we achieve like childbirth, and motherhood. It is exemplified in the many ways we achieve around the world despite gross gender related disparities and discrimination. Our remarkable strength and resilience can even be seen in the many ways we are somehow able to bounce back from trauma, abuse, and personal tragedy.
I don’t care who she is or where she came from, every woman in her own right, is in some way a miracle. Still, today in some places in the world, simply being born a girl can be cause for mutilation or even worse, being put to death. We survive and even thrive despite daunting odds. We love extravagantly, nurture tenderly, and passionately bring to fruition so much beauty, meaning, and purpose in the world. Often times we do these things whether our efforts are recognized or not. So if you’re a woman reading this article today, I salute you for being super; SuperGirl, superwoman, and most of all supernatural in your own unique way.