Why Do We (Women) Want to Avoid Aging So Desperately?

Why are we trying to defy nature at all costs?

Angelica Mendez
ILLUMINATION
Published in
4 min readApr 11, 2024

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It stems from the idea that society says our only value is found in our youth and appearance.

Many cultures around the world (and throughout history) have deemed women’s value to come from their outer appearance alone.

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Angelica Mendez
ILLUMINATION

Sharing my journey, struggles, and lessons I learn along the way as a 28-year-old figuring out my purpose.