Some women believe that as long as they aren’t like those religious women, those traditional women, those sheltered women—they must not be gullible.
Some women believe that as long as they aren’t like those religious women, those traditional women, those sheltered women—they must not be gullible.
But gullibility isn’t about the aesthetic.
It’s not about being conservative or liberal.
It’s not about wearing makeup or a head covering.
It’s about whether your beliefs are truly yours—or simply convenient.
In a world that rewards women for following trends, silencing instincts, and blending in, it’s worth asking:
🔍 10 Questions to Ask Yourself
Do I believe this because I’ve examined it—or because I’ve heard it repeated often by people I trust or admire?
Would I still hold this belief if I wouldn’t be praised for it, rewarded for it, or affirmed by my peers?
Am I afraid to speak my truth because I fear being seen as “bitter,” “angry,” or “too intense”?
Do I ever silence myself in conversations because I don’t want to disrupt someone else’s comfort?
Am I adopting beliefs that actually harm other women—just because it feels easier to be accepted?
Have I been taught to roll my eyes at certain types of women, without ever truly listening to their reasoning or experiences?
Am I proud of what I believe because it serves truth—or because it keeps me safe in the eyes of men, institutions, or popular culture?
Have I mistaken obedience for enlightenment? Have I mistaken rebellion for freedom?
Do I know the difference between a thought that feels “right” and one that just feels familiar?
If no one could reward me or punish me for what I believe, what would I still stand by?
- How does this belief or practice truly benefit women—not just individually, but collectively?
- Who benefits more from this belief—women or men? And am I okay with that imbalance?
đź’¬ Truth check:
Being gullible isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it looks like:
Performing independence while living by fear of disapproval.
Mocking other women’s convictions while following your own crowd without question.
Believing you’re “above it all,” while still shaped by systems you’ve never challenged.
🌀 Survivor Reflection Snippet:
“Freedom doesn’t always shout. Sometimes, it whispers:
This thought is mine.
This choice is mine.
This life is mine.”
📣 What would it look like to believe things because they are true for you—not because they are popular, easy, or expected?
You are allowed to unlearn.
You are allowed to rethink.
And you are allowed to come home to yourself—mind, body, and spirit.
