This Post is Not (Really)About the 'Girls' Finale

First, I'd like to start by saying that I'm sorry for being so inconsistent with my posts. My final semester of school is coming to a close, and my life has gotten appropriately hectic, and I have resorted to neglecting any responsibility I have outside of schoolwork. And on the off chance that anyone is actually reading this, I wouldn't want to disappoint. What I wanted to write about this week was the series finale of Girls, but then I read a ton of Girls reflections this week, and I felt like everything that could be said about Girls has already been said. It was certainly a controversial show, and it seems like no one was too shy to share their thoughts. So this post isn't going to be about Girls. Kind of.

My favorite thing about Girls has been its consistent refusal to compromise for people of other generations or people that just "don't get it". This show was for millennial women, written by millennial women. (Not to say that this is supposed to represent every woman of our generation. I understand that some of the controversy stemmed from the show's "whiteness" which is a valid criticism. However, I think a lot of it also came from its unapologetic nature.) Even at it's most controversial and outrageous, there was always a moment of truth underneath that only women my age could fully understand.

Growing up witnessing this as a phenomenon has had a strong impact on me. Watching a show that was not only popular and critically acclaimed, but also represented my life and said something to me, made me realize that all stories are worth telling if they are told well, and that haters should never dictate what you do. Seeing women my age claim ownership of and tell their own stories, has encouraged me to find my own voice and not care what anyone else thinks of it. Art is supposed to be real and controversial, as are human lives. As someone who has always loved writing stories and performing in plays, this gave me the courage to write about my experiences honestly and openly, and see that the more specific and true a work of art is, the more people it will speak to. I'll never forget the impact that Girls has had on me, as I am sure that I would never have started this blog if it were not for that realization. I hope that as I get better at this, I can open up more about myself, and be unselfconsciously honest and vulnerable.

As Girls ends, I look forward to the next voice (or a voice I should say) of a generation to come forth that will encourage more young women to own and share their own stories and lives. Hopefully it is even louder and more unapologetic than any before.