“People who relate to something in Rey they haven't found in a female character before. People who's daughters now think they can do things without the aid of a man, but who wouldn't be ashamed to ask for help. People who loved that The Force Awakens has multiple incredible female characters.

“It is much more hurtful to continue to slate other women than BE a woman, BE a character, BE whoever you want to be.

“I'm a normal girl thrust into extraordinary circumstances, just like Rey. I will not apologise for how I look, what I say and how I live my life, because what's happening inside is much more important anyway, and I am striving to be the best version of myself, even if I stumble along the way.

“It seems apt I get tagged in this a day after I received misogynistic comments on my #IWD post.

“For all of you who celebrate each other, celebrate the ones you love, love yourselves, work hard, are kind, thank you for your continued support and the social media love.

“For anyone who has a problem with ANYONE in life, be them someone you know or someone you don't, remember that expression; if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.

“Kindness isn't going to cure the world of all its awfulness but it's a good place to begin.”

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