"Strong Girls" by Sophie Graupner

5/28/2013

A strong girl in my opinion is a girl who is not afraid to be her self. A girl who tries new things and appreciates her friends and family for who they are not who she wants them to be. A strong girl is a girl who is optimistic and kind. A girl that encourages others and a girl who stands up for her beliefs and what’s right. A girl who is strong, tries every day to be a better person then they were the day before. I know my mother is strong because she has an opinion and she knows when she should sit still or when she should say something. My sister is strong because she encourages others and is herself. My friend and her twin are strong because they are kind, generous and they are themselves and they don’t deny that. Another friend, Luke, is strong because she knows what is right and what’s not and she is a friend for who ever needs her or comes her way. And yes, I do know girls who are too shy or have no self-confidence, or have made bad decision. But that does not mean they are not strong girls, it just means they have a hole that one day will be patched up. I, myself, have a long road ahead of me and I will have time to patch up all my holes. I need to be less judgmental and more open to change. I need to be a better friend. As you can see I have good people in my life to look up to. I will look up to them. I am a Strong Girl!!!

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5/28/2013 11:25:57 am

Sophie, I think you're amazing! Strong, smart, and living with eyes wide open. Thank you for your post.

Reed Sullivan

5/30/2013 12:03:37 am

Strong girls are also patient and kind and considerate of others - like you Sophie. Reading your post reminded me of how wise you are!

mac sullivan

5/30/2013 12:19:28 am

Sofie,
You nailed it! You are so wise. I am going to print this and hang it on my fridge and refer to it often. We all have holes and it's so wonderful to recognize this in each other and be loving and love each other for this.

Toni Tru

5/30/2013 04:21:33 pm

Hi Sophie! I love how you recognized the strengths you see in your mom and your friends. It takes a strong girl to share her thoughts openly and to recognize and share the areas of her own life that she's working on. Your voice will help others find their own strength!

Luke Gannon

5/31/2013 01:58:08 pm

Sofie,
Reading your post almost made me cry, you are such an intelligent, strong opinionated, beautiful girl. I am so thankful to have you in my life. Thank you for being my strong both mentally and physically friend that has phenomenally strong beliefs to share to this world. This article was amazing!

Maggie Graupner

10/12/2013 02:24:17 pm

Sofie you have been my roll model ever since the first moment I laid eyes on you. You are a strong girl - period. The Essay that you Wrote was beautiful and I am glad you are my big sis. I'd be lying if I told you you weren't a beautiful, spiritual, kind and so many more things. You are my STRONG GIRL. I do not know what I would do with out you. This life, no, this world would not be the same with out you.
I love you Big Sis <3 :).

Missy Chudzik

10/12/2013 10:54:09 pm

Sofie--this is such a wonderful piece of writing. You are so mature and wise. We miss having you at Alta, but it is so exciting to see things such as this and know how much you continue to grow. Much love

hatt kelley

10/14/2013 12:34:16 am

I just read your post out loud to Tim, and cried because your gentle and wise spirit was shining in every word. Thank you for inspiring me today!