A Love Letter to Young Women of Today || Mayim Bialik

[@jeanneamato8278]

Every generation of women has and had the previous generations of women to thank for their strength and courage.

[@rickybobby9797]

What a pathetic comment.

[@Artechiza]

Ricky Bobby why?

[@Artechiza]

You didn’t get anything. Think about suffragettes for a moment and maybe you’ll be closer to understand what we women are thankful for, and why we humbly express that gratitude. I know it can be hard to get for a man who takes his rights for granted as if they weren’t something that was fought for, but I know you can at least try.

[@Esperandoonoivo]

I have God, to thank for my strengh and courage.

[@curiousobserver97]

@Don Bastardo Uh, many women were put into prisons or asylums for fighting for equal rights. I think you would find the experience like being a POW.

[@daianagodoy9720]

I’m crying. I’m a 19-year-old Argentinian woman who is pursuing a career in science. We as women can do what we do because of all the amazing women like you who came before us As Newton once said ”if i have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants”. Thank you

[@zoesmybaby]

OMG FIRST You are AWESOME!. I can not imagine your situation because I am a spoiled American. Being very aware that I am 37 is a bit scary (you still feel 25 inside and 19 was like yesterday),but knowing that I may have helped in this cause even a little is overwhelmingly worthwhile. My own vanity falls away with each tear that wells up from within my soul. I graduated in science and have loved working in the field, but feminism also meant that my desire to stay home with my children while they were young was ok too. It's about freedom for us.

[@daianagodoy9720]

@@zoesmybaby thanks for your kind words ❤️

[@louiseherrick447]

Let me say: I loveeeeee your content. I appreciate the way you bring intelligent and complex subjects in such funny and interesting form. Great job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@FJB_USA_1ST]

@@yossi9811 Are you asking a question or... I mean there's a question mark at the end of your sentence but the wording is slightly off.

[@holliholtsford1476]

Ok, but why am I crying? This was beautiful. -a 25 year old with 7 years of military service in a male dominated field.

[@musicnerd2768]

I’m in high School and I almost started crying. ❤️❤️❤️

[@PeachesCourage]

I'm a Gramma me too *

[@V.Hansen.]

Love you little sis! I bet you're a wonderful person.

[@zoesmybaby]

Aww sweetheart, you are loved by so many. Youth is so precious, but as you grow and mature know that wisdom is also just as precious. I tell myself this in my 30's. ;) Seriously I feel like us old vintage millennials are in awe of you young ladies and know that your generation may be benefitting from all of us "misfits" of our generation like Mayim spoke about.

[@jadomonell]

I hope you feel empowered to live feminism! There are an uncountable number of women who have your back.

[@noone9472]

Yo ssi oh really she supports Israel? How do you know? It’s a bit disappointing I really like her

[@sharonf106]

I love this video! As a 63-year old feminist, I get frustrated with the women of my age, who were in the trenches back in the day, but who seem to be ambivalent about the things we fought for/protested against. I don't know if it's because some of the issues no longer affect them personally, or they've given up. I am hopeful that this younger generation will continue the fight and not accept anything less than they deserve. Your videos always provide encouragement and support for women's issues. Keep up the great work!

[@nottheoneforyou]

Mayim, I think you are gorgeous. You don't look your age at all. And I've watched you since Blossom.

[@phoebeharmon912]

nottheoneforyou agree! Her skin looks amazing

[@nottheoneforyou]

@@phoebeharmon912 totally. She still has beautiful skin and a brightness to her face. I only hope I can look that good when I get older.

[@carolynworthington8996]

Love the haircut, too!

[@x.x.7065]

Even her brain is beautiful

[@x.x.7065]

♥️

[@NataliaSNascimento]

I love your wisdom, Mayim! I'm thankful for your channel and the lessons that you share with us! ❤️ I'm 18, and I appreciate what you do for all the women over the world! I wish I may be a woman like you someday and make the difference in my family, my country and in our world!❤️

[@ZombieMiezz]

I'm 34 and Mayim is one of my role models since I was a teenager. It's so good to see that she reaches so many people with her wholesome content.

[@cometobelieeve]

Brasileira assistindo a Mayim também??

[@NataliaSNascimento]

@@cometobelieeve É, né.. Não tem como resistir! 😂

[@cometobelieeve]

@@NataliaSNascimento ela é maravilhosa demais hahah

[@jasonbean1176]

43?! You're still a kid. Look, I rolled over 60 on the oldometer this year. I hike a minimum of 6 miles a day, up to 20 some days. You are beautiful, creative and have tremendous energy. Don't think of yourself as old until you crack 70.:)

[@PeachesCourage]

I thought I was alone? Almost there thanks*

[@EricaShady10171972]

Thank you. That gives me hope. I am going through menopause.

[@eveshec]

You have to all your years to live again ..you are not old😉

[@foxiefair123]

Jason Bean Yay!😀And, I’m not claiming old age until I’m 90.

[@kiyoponnn]

@@foxiefair123 You're not going to make it to 90🤣🤣🤣

[@mirandabeaudry7936]

I needed to hear these things today! Being a woman in Science, it’s easy to start blending in to what other people expect of me. But I have other plans and I’m so happy to be reminded of that! Love you Mayim!!

[@aalooparathastories9484]

"The strength to know that you don't have to make everyone happy - because That's. Not. Your. Job." Oh my God. YES.

[@thewanderer2627]

I’m 19, a pre-medicine student and I'm so grateful for your existence Mayim!! Thank you so much for this! ❤

[@lilz3242]

To hear these things from someone like you feels so good and validating. I stand up to racism and hate all the time and I refuse to stop.

[@rootcanal7188]

I recieved a job settlement for black racism. So I stand up to racism and hate, too.

[@kjbailey560]

I am crying as I listen to your video. It is because I am now 67 and just about everything feels too late in my life. I am glad there are young women who aren't afraid, because being afraid to speak out is very demeaning. I was just told my my SO yesterday that I was NOT to talk to him like I had, because he WOULD NOT be spoken to like that. I'd called him impossible on a situation, but I'd forgotten that I am not allowed to speak to him like that. At least not without repercussions. I have no opinions or valid thoughts. Now, for those of you who say "dump the jerk," I can't, because I don't want to be homeless. It's more complicated than that - because it always is - but I don't have time to write the War and Peace version of why my life is like this. It just is, and I accept it. Please, young women, keep speaking out. Mayim, please keep giving me a place where I can listen to an intelligent woman talk to other women and inspire me to at least free my thoughts for a moment.

[@mjims]

So right! Thank you women for everything you do for all of us.

[@estherfernandez6430]

The world need more videos like this and more persons like you

[@geoffreyokrongly916]

We may not agree on everything, but I love you. I wish this was the way most people treated each other. Lately, simple disagreements have been answered with aggression and hate. This message is important. You can disagree, and love at the same time.

[@jamiemarsh9604]

Word.. from a 70s baby, 80s girl, 90s momma, 2K Gramma. There's room for all of us.

[@tilolanger1243]

Wait...I am a 70s baby, 80s boy, 90s dad...but 2K gramp? Your hella fast...😂. Congratz from Germany

[@sisken12]

Thank you for addressing this subject. I'm 71, and, as you must know, I have seen a lot of changes for women over the years. It just keeps getting better.

[@sasaoldbarn]

Thank you so much! This gave me so much strength and it feels good to be appreciated. I've been told by my retired aunt that I'm naive in thinking I can change the world. I am a 24 y/o college student in Germany. I am independent, confident, vegetarian, heterosexual, curvy and won't shut up about the stuff I am passionate about. And that's okay because all the generations of woman have fought for ALL OF OUR WOMEN rights, thank you for that.

[@Kkuts37]

Mayim, you have inspired your generation of feminists as well. As A 57 year old proud Woman, I salute you, and the new Generation. Cheers!

[@cyndiisme4185]

We stand on the shoulders of our mothers and grandmothers. They have taught us how to be stronger, braver and smarter than their generation. Thanks Mayim for this! Thanks Mom for teaching me how to be better. Thanks to the women who follow who will be better than me 😘

[@antoninettealexander126]

Hey, as a 50 year old school bus driver, thank you for sending this letter to all the young women.

[@djhillbloom1029]

I loved driving my school bus...

[@thedarlingdeb]

Wonderful video! I’m 54 years old & love you for your humor, honesty & bravery. Much love 💗

[@cindyholmes4354]

Dear Mayim, I hope you enjoy my poem, little sister. Wrinkles They show that I've been happy. They show that I've been sad. They show that I've thought deeply. They show that I've been mad! I know they're out of fashion, And have never been in style. I know that they get deeper, Every time I smile. But smile I must, and laugh and cry, And frown and pout with feeling, My wrinkles show I've won and lost, And loved and loathed with meaning! So wrinkled I'll be Without complaint, It is an awesome duty. And try as He will, My God shall fill, Me With inner beauty. Cindy Holmes

[@MrsLilisha]

I love it 💕👍

[@cindyholmes4354]

@@MrsLilisha Thank you so so much.

[@absurdlyy9009]

I love you my sisters. You are important and you are loved.❤️❤️

[@hollymama7517]

I cant Express my love for this video. Sisters supporting sisters, always💪🏻

[@fiorellaaaaaa]

This was great! Also, I just want to mention, we are like this as a consequence of everything women of your generation did for us. I'm forever grateful. You are amazing, and your generation has taught me endless lessons.

[@rickybobby9797]

Yes, every woman of the future can be divorced and without love just like her...with cats....and a KZbin channel.

[@babushkacat95]

Ricky Bobby You mad, bro?

[@fiorellaaaaaa]

Ricky Bobby what a stupid comment.

[@mariawilloughby6565]

3 daughters just like this. I am blown away by them everyday!!!

[@shastastorm9319]

Hi mayim, I'm 19.There are things I'm still learning about such as feminism and global warming and how to ignore mean comments.But there are also things that I just take in stride and don't have to pretend I know because I've done them like not conforming to society.Its hard to stand up for what you believe in because people are afraid to change, I've learned that,so I get what you talk about in all your videos particularly this one.I want to thank you as a women because not very many women can do what you did and are still actively doing. It takes courage to step out and point out what you did in today's video.Not sure if all that makes much sense as I'm tired but I think I got my point across either way thanks for your videos.

[@retiredbooknerd]

This video says EVERYTHING!! I am 56 yrs old... but I have raised two daughters who are true to themselves! They are strong, they set boundaries, and if things aren’t going the way they think it should, they yell, “NO!” I have learned how to be a better feminist from them. I have always operated on the fringe.. trying to be a “good” wife, etc... but THEY know their value and don’t apologize for that! I’m with you in saying THANK YOU to the strong young women who are teaching their mothers about what it means to be a woman in today’s world!! And thank YOU, Mayim!! You are a delightful woman who I wish I could sit and have coffee with!! 🤗😊

[@ll-zf7wh]

Dear mayim, Thankyou for using your platform to help and spread positivity🌻 As a young woman, I really really appreciate your effort. I'm really grateful. I love you

[@TheArchBishop]

We missed you Mayin. I had to rewatch the entire Big Bang series just to get a dose. This is a great video as usual

[@janfreidun]

thank you I am struggling with bipolar disorder so I am having a hard time finding enduring Peace of mind . I am so happy to find a person with a channel like this that gives to Viewers openly with such commitment it is inspirational

[@Carol-Bell]

When I heard you say you are “old” and then heard your age, I about fell over. You are my daughter’s age. Until I retired 3 years ago, I taught high school for 10 years (elementary special ed before that). My former students are now the age group you are addressing. I still keep in touch with some of them. Out of everything you mention, I think the best of it is their willingness to think they can succeed in areas previously expected/reserved for male success, and go for it. The openness about sexuality, I view as not a good thing, because as a society the sense of privacy about intimacy is nearly gone. Yes it’s good for “shame” to be gone. But intimate activities and intimacy need to be “held sacred” and private (the concept of privacy is also diminishing- NOT a good thing). Anyway, you are NOT old. But in your journey toward my age group, over 65, you will discover that you can and will change to what you say you wish you could be- it’s NOT too late. You’re actually still young. They say age 50 is the “new 30”, so that makes you not even 25 yet!

[@kmar4581]

Thank you. I am a 70year old woman, and I feel they same way about you as you feel about the younger women. I hope I am alive another 20 years to see all the changes!

[@pattir820]

I am 74 but I don't feel old. I am young at heart. I still work. You just keep going and being yourself. You are so young. Try not to worry so much. You are fine as you are.

[@dani1567]

As a 19-y.o student, this is so comforting. Thank you for making me/ us feel empowered. The way you explain is so encouraging and full of knowledge. I surely needed this, especially during this on going pandemic. Thank you, Mayim.

[@RM-gm3rw]

Today is my birthday and I really needed this! At 22 I am excited to age and grow partly because of the things you mentioned. Women are making moves to change the way we value ALL women and their contributions beyond giving birth and retaining youthfulness. I think by the time I am your age, we will both be able to enjoy being valued in a new way! 💜

[@MayimBialik]

YES! Happy birthday!

[@malkaringel7864]

Rae Rae M Happy birthday!

[@rickybobby9797]

It's called sexual market value and yours is declining rapidly....It's called nature. Following in Mayim's footsteps will only lead to being alone....

[@brianhester1996]

You don't have to please everybody, because that's. Not. Your. Job! Word! Thanks for being you, Mayim!

[@breckcogswell2148]

Every sentence is SO full of compassion. Thank you for not watering yourself down. I adore you, Mayim. This is absolutely beautiful. 🖤

[@rickybobby9797]

She does it to get attention and approval because her personal life is so misserable...very sad.

[@RONI3031994]

You made me cry. So encouraging and so real. Love you Mayim! Thanks for being an amazing influence to young women♥️

[@CHarlotte-ro4yi]

I just found your video and I thank you dearly for this message. There is just so much more power and reassurance in hearing this validation of my own convictions from you! My friends and I (most of who are young female economists, the only social science dominated by males) talk a lot about these issues and encourage each other to do it our own way, even if there is self doubt or doubt from others (my dad still is against me doing a PhD and though I get why I really am striving for one after completing my master’s). Thank you for empowering women (not only young women) and for speaking your truth, as a human being, a feminist and also as a woman of faith! I really admire your words ❤️

[@jojersey5018]

I am a 49 year old Gma of 2 wonderful men and now have 6 wonderful grand children, 4 of those are girls. I never raised a daughter, though I have helped many moms with their daughters but I did teach my sons through my words and actions that woman are strong confident people who can do everything they put their minds to. This past weekend my oldest grand daughter, who 10, showed me an essay she had to write over summer vacation. I will summarize...I had her Dad at 18 and was divorced and a single Mom by 19. He and her Mom had her shortly after I turned 39. I struggled with the grandmom title and still do, but I love being a Gma. Her essay was about who she wants to be when she grows up. The guidelines encouraged them to describe the values and beliefs they wanted to have as an adult along with the usual what do you want to be. I read this story and was amazed at just how much I have affected her young life! She described wanting to always be honest, to always help others even when you have not much to give, to always love your family, even when it's the family you choose and not the one you were born or adopted into. She described knowing she would always learn or try to learn all she could from mistakes and get back up and try to do better. She went on for a full page describing all the things she wanted for her life and how she wanted to be in this world. The last paragraph brought me to tears, and I never cry in front of anyone. Her simply put last paragraph was that she wanted to be and is striving even at 10 to be all of these things because of her Gma! Because of me!! She reminded me that although I'm not raising her, that she has been an always will be watching my words and actions and that I'm doing ok showing the young ladies in my life to be bold and proud of who they are!

[@yourstrulytanya4476]

Thank you, Mayim!! I have just graduated from college yet I’m struggling so much emotionally and mentally. But I’m still hopeful, hopeful that I can overcome this. I know I have so much to offer to this world, and I don’t want to put this to waste.

[@susanrobinson408]

Love this! As a woman over 70, I think you are doing a wonderful service by honoring women of all ages! And at the risk of sounding shallow considering the content of this video, your hair is AMAZING!! You look 16!

[@aprilc.3697]

I’m 5 years older than you and I don’t feel like I need to hide myself from public view since I’m no longer under 30! I wish I could go back in time , knowing what I know now and be 18 again. Thanks for the awesome content 👍🏻💜

[@zoesmybaby]

37 and I feel the same as you Mayim. It's like we were in between and "radical". I am so happy to see the younger ladies being so confident, naturally. Still a millennial, but a vintage one, and it's like we were closing one door and finding the new one to open for others.

[@csbollard2698]

You get it. I am also blown away by young women who just expect to respected, who just live their lives unapologetic. Thanks

[@RLee-yt4cm]

Gosh 43 is so young Mayim. 96 yr old is old. Love the hair btw

[@JudithAffran]

I'm in my late 20's and I feel old! but why does my age have to stop me from being anything I want to be? This made me cry, I wont deny it. Thank you Mayim for this letter to us. It is well received and whenever I feel down, I shall return to watch this video over and over again till I get back on track because it is everything every young woman should hear. This generational gap is gradually being bridged thanks to social media, but from where I'm from, there is a long way to go. For example the generation of women before us, would not be very open to how we explore our sexuality to know what we like and don't like. Anyway, again, thank you Mayim. ❤️

[@wheatgerm1208]

As a 1st wave feminist, I have to say you ALL make me beam with pride. With each passing generation, my young sisters get stronger, bolder, and more beautiful in spirit. Thank you, Mayim, for your honestly, your caring, your vulnerability, and most of all your amazing example. Smart, successful, generous, and funny...you are the whole package, gal. Keep on shining brightly, and keep on lifting us up. The world needs more women like you!

[@rickybobby9797]

Yes. All the divorced, alone and misserable women owe it all to you! Good job.

[@wheatgerm1208]

@@rickybobby9797 I am none of those things. Project much?

[@shailatrombetti4234]

This was so empowering, it brought me to tears. I am a 29 year old woman. Wife, mother of 4 and work 50 hour weeks and I feel strong doing it all ❤ You made me realize that the rights we exercise as women today is something my aunts, mother, grandmother may have been to scared or uncomfortable to do. Thank you for your videos😊

[@alainadacosta1222]

I just found your channel through the 'why I'm vegan' video and I'm so impressed! Have you thought about having a podcast? Love your messages and energy

[@missattainable]

Your wisdom is amazing. Love the kind of woman you are, Mayim. Girl's girl through and through.

[@rickybobby9797]

If you want to be divorced and seeking approval from KZbin followers as a way to find meaning then yes this could be "wisdom"....Unfortunately, Mayim is a wreck of a person who is seeking something she cannot find. My advice, do the exact opposite of what she suggests!

[@missattainable]

Ricky Bobby I don’t how this video about acknowledging the power of young women of today even triggered you but you’re in total disconnect. Her marital status does not define how she inspires people. Your behavior, however, now that’s something we should call out.

[@sofiabravo1994]

joesylmarie she’s sad and lonely she has made it very clear from previous videos there was one video where she was on the verge of tears and I’m sure she cried after... she is trying to convince herself that her situation is NORMAL when it’s not when it’s obviously hurting her at an emotional level. Please listen to me I’m a woman I’m trying to empower you to say no to all this feminist agenda because you’re going to end up the same way as her and you’re going to regret it I don’t want you to have to go through that. You have beauty and fertility. You are at your most powerful stages in life and if you take that for granted like I said it’s going to be a lot of life of regret in your 40s

[@missattainable]

@@sofiabravo1994 She's allowed to be sad and lonely - we all do feel that at least sometimes. Plus, divorce is hard for everyone. But being a feminist isn't directly proportional to being divorced. Whatever happened to her love life does not diminish the message of the video she made. You seem like a nice person and I understand what you are saying. But just because I like what she's saying that doesn't mean I subscribe to whatever "agenda" you think feminism is pushing to young women. I don't dismiss it either, I agree with Mayim that there are things we can do now that women before can't even fathom on doing. Thank you for the advice, I'm sure you mean well. However, I happened to like being a young woman with modern feminist values.

[@celinaisgay]

Sitting here in my room with my little panic attacks and some homeworks. Now i am crying. This was so touching.💗

[@pumpkinhead3594]

I love you! I'm 17 and go to protest about the LGBTQ and do events to help people learn about mental illnesses. I struggle a lot and hearing you thank me for things I didn't know I was doing was an eye opener. I truly look up to as a woman since my mom was not there and I think you for being a virtual mom to me

[@Asdfghjkl-pb1ir]

As a young woman struggling in my first semester of college looking at you, an inspiring woman with a PhD in Neuroscience, telling me that I’m powerful and intelligent, I have no words. Thank you. I want to be educated and I’m not sure what I’m going to do with that education, but I hope I can have as much impact on the world as you.

[@5minutesofyourtime]

Mayim, I just want to take a moment to tell you how inspiring you were to me when i was a high schooler. To have a woman with a PhD in a science field was amazing to and you were actually the first female I wasn't just reading in STEM I could watch an interview. But else seeing someone speaking up for females in sciences was empowering. I come from a very traditional background most of the females I know are married on in long term relationship, lots of nurses, teachers and stay-at- home. I love them lots but sometimes its hard to relate. I am the only female and only domestic post graduate student in the Engineering department so seeing your videos reminds me while I'm alone in my gender around me there are others in world like me.

[@tinappm]

Amen Mayim! From a 62-year old woman 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@akreeger7742]

I'm crying. Thank you so much for this. I feel like life is a battle and we should all be working together, and standing together to make the world we live in a better place

[@rickybobby9797]

What's with all this crying?! Oh that's right, it's women...my bad.

[@whereismel]

Mayim, if you are listening....you hit every nail on the head for young women in 2019 ++++ I truly hope that you realize just how important your voice is. Thank you from an "old Gal" in NY.

[@QLV1317]

Indeed, young women are amazing, and I look forward to seeing how the future develops because they are part of it. As a woman 45 years young, I also appreciate the way Mayim gives our generation a new and exciting voice. I would add that women don't have to suffer in silence any more to avoid making others uncomfortable (as previous generations of women did too often). There are more health care options for women than ever before. However young you are (200 years and under), it's important to speak up for yourself and seek help when you need it. I'm glad that today's young women seem quite confident in doing so.

[@rickybobby9797]

By "health care options" you mean resources gleaned from men and tranferred to women via government intervention?? It's called stealing by the way. And if being divorced, alone and misserable is a possitive thing for women then heaven help these younger women---It's no surprise that female happiness has been decling for several decades.

[@wonderstar711]

As a young woman in her mid twenties who wants nothing more than to change this crazy world on fire, thank you so much. Its empowering and comforting knowing that we are not alone in this fight. And while we may fight it differently, we’re working towards the common goal of leaving this earth better than we found it, and better for the generations hopefully to come. And by the way, old is just a construct. Age is nothing but how many laps you’ve taken around our big ol sun. Keeping fighting the good fight Mayim! 💕

[@rickybobby9797]

Your eggs are getting older....The maximum time for a human female to have offspring is in her twenties---don't be a fool, start a family now!

[@dannya19]

Why did I just find your KZbin channel?? You’re the inspiration we need for these times

[@mckenziewright4594]

Thank you I needed this. As a 25-year-old eligibility case worker I had to fight tooth and nail just to get my job. I put in I don’t know how many applications. You think with a full bachelors degree you could get a job in the legal field, I am a trained paralegal. But here I am in a decent job and I can be financially independent for my parents now. It is so wonderful that we have many more opportunities. I’ve spoken to my grandmother who is in her 70s now she is storyteller for sure. Because she remembers when women couldn’t get certain jobs. And the ability to just be myself. That’s what I’m coming to realize.

[@angelspirit8769]

You are amazing & inspire me! We love you here in Sydney Australia too 🥰 thank you for being you! ❤

[@elena3048]

I‘m 16 years old and I‘m still kinda trying to find out who I want to be. Thats difficult, because everyone around me seems to have an opinion on that, but nobody cares what I think. What I want to be. And then I come here, watch this video over and over again and it gives me the feeling to have found someone who really sees the world in the same way I do. To me you are kind of a role model, because you are inspiring and unique and I‘m sure, if you knew me, we‘d get along great. But unfortunately that’s not the case. Anyway... I just wanted to say, I love you Mayim. Thank you, for being here (in my Ipad), whenever I need a smile;)

[@breekayla4282]

You are honestly such an inspiration to me. I see some of my personality in you and i was always too scared to show people that side of me but seeing you so comfortable and forward in who you are, gives me confident to be myself 💖

[@anastasiastam3813]

I already love this video and im only 30 seconds in

[@Guajamlg]

Ty for this, because I as a 37 yr old still til this day sensor my self. But when ever I meet a younger woman I make it a point to say, “I admire you”. And it’s because of all the things you’ve mentioned in this video. Even you Mayim, I admire you & your strength. Ty!

[@Anne-si1kb]

Thank you! For your kind words and for sharing your perspective! Thank you for fighting those fights and going to that protest, because without you and those who fought on your side all the great things you said about us wouldn't be reality! You built the dancefloors we dance on! You set up the stage for us to speak free. You gave aus the vocabulary. Those women figuring it out on the go were and are great teachers and role models for us.

[@Pssst.ByTheWay]

the enthusiasm and grace of this letter and courage to put it out there is wonderfull. it trruelly moves me! i look forward to the day when this love letter is to all people. It truely saddenss me that this message even exists. in its existance it demontrates that lack of equality of all people everywhere. and what saddness me even more, is that in my life i have met so few women actually deserving of this love letter... not everyone is deserving of this, and i have not managed to put those that do in my life. i love this letter and it makes me truely sad.

[@totesme14]

I appreciate the sentiment “you feel entitled to be respected” so much. I still remember the time that I went 10 steps outside my home to take the trash out, and was catcalled by a truck full of teenage boys driving back. I was furious; I was standing on my own property, in a quiet neighborhood, and having this intrusion during my weekend routine made me feel so violated. But when I stepped back inside, my parents thought I was completely overreacting.

[@jonathanfarley2023]

(1) We don't know what you mean by "catcalled." (2) Unfortunately, men have rights, too, and one of them is that people are allowed to speak in public (outside of falsely shouting fire in a crowded theatre, of course).

[@sofiabravo1994]

Wow you were overreacting

[@ienicla1001]

you’re such an inspiration!! i’m 18 and i look up to u and aspire to be as amazing as u are. thank u for this video ❤️

[@madaraaradam7799]

I can't believe I made it to my 30ties without knowing how inspiring Mayim Bialik is. Sure, I watched TBBT, but I think it was only last year when I discovered she has a KZbin channel and a webpage. A neuroscientist 🤗, a role model, an actress, seems like a genuinely nice person! How is that even possible?

[@baileyhoskins7439]

This made me cry. I'm passionate about pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum. I always felt strange because even as a 12 year old, my response to "What do you want to be when you grow up?" was always, OB/GYN. I'm so facisnated with how our bodies work. I wish I was able to educate people on normal functions of our bodies. I have always been that friend who is there during one of the most vulnerable times of someone's life, bringing life. Although, raising children at a young and financial difficulty has made my dreams a little hazy, I'm hoping that one day I will be able to help people the way I believe I was made for. Because we definitely need reform here in America for sex education and the rights of mothers. This video was inspiring, invigorating and just what I needed. Thank you for your videos and your channel. I admire you and your openness. Love from Idaho ❤

[@jennj2049]

I love you so much! I'm not a young woman so much anymore but thank you for this 💕

[@rickybobby9797]

How can you "love" someone you don't even know? Answer: you can't.

[@janetmoore1124]

I'm much older than Mayim and this resonated with me. I'm of that group who were trying to figure out all sorts of things...Basically Mayim's mother's group. To see what has evolved into today's women has been everything she said. Thanks for a great video!

[@jessieng5130]

You're such an inspiration! I'll be a biomed undergrad at Imperial this Oct and I aspire to be a biomedical academic researcher in the future, thank you for encouraging young women to involve actively in the society and to pursue different careers!

[@katlinmcneil9676]

As a young women I applaud you for this video. It is so reassuring to know that the "older" generation understands what needs to be done, and embraces it even if you might not fully agree. Thank you!!

[@ladieslovestephen]

That was exciting. Thank you, Mayim. #ILoveMayimBialik

[@theplantlovingwolf4016]

Mayim, I want to be more like you! You are so well spoken and intelligent! I feel like I’m in a complete fog and can’t never express myself as eloquently as you. Love you!

[@rickybobby9797]

Divorced, alone and chattering away on a KZbin channel seeking approval and attention?? Yeah, that sounds like the life!

[@lcpaulson595]

I shared this to multiple generations of my family with the following note. Thank you Mayim, for opening great conversations between people who may not otherwise tread into such "deep" territory. "Sharing the latest video from Dr. Mayim Bialik. I know the title says '...To Young Women' but that's only part of the group she's speaking to - she singles them out because she's comparing the youth of today to herself at that age. Also, much of what she discusses is what she calls 'feminism' (because we live in a patriarchal culture) but what I call 'humanism' because it is about the equality and respect of all humans. I think this generational message is important for today's youth, for those of us in her generation and (according to many of the comments) for the older generations, too. We all have, and are entitled to, our own perspectives - but we're also all in this together. I may not agree with every statement of hers, but I thoroughly identify with her perspective of sometimes being confused or upset by the attitudes of the younger generations while also often being amazed, honored and humbled by them. '...and that's okay!' ( : "

[@barlowlaura]

👏👏👏 it's important to acknowledge that today's young women are largely who they are because the women who came before them. I love this gracious perspective. Also there's zero shame in being older! There's experience and wisdom and ability to accept who we were, are, and who we will become.

[@rickybobby9797]

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. People who come before you don't have to have any impact on what you do...That's such a woman comment.

[@barlowlaura]

@@rickybobby9797 lol ok ✌️

[@lifesabeach2597]

I am taking a bachelors degree course in IT and Cloud Administration at 57 and I think the number of girls getting into programing, coding, computer science and other STEM classes is awesome

[@sallyolivia37]

I just started my PhD in Cancer Research - I am ready to join the many other woman kicking some serious butt in the sciences. Mayim any PhD advice videos would be greatly appreciated!! Especially for this first generation grad student 💕

[@joeyds1191]

In my home town we say : you are too much. It means that you are so much wonderful person, so much strong and beautiful that is not possible to explain. So Mayim, you are too much. The world needs more women like you. You a guide to me. Thank you❤️

[@CalvinandJordan]

I’m sitting here crying... 3 minutes in. Thank you Mayiam

[@annieoannie]

At 56, I have been all these things and more since I was 16 and started my independent life journey. Not all older women have these worries. Even now as I enter my 3rd decade wracked with chronic autoimmune illnesses that strip something away from me more times a day, week, month, year than I can count. I choose not to worry. It doesn't help. I am thoughtful and do my homework, but I know this is a fight still worth the struggle. I hope you can embrace these qualities you admire and work them into your life. Wishing you all your best!

[@libby3509]

Wow I needed this today, yay for this video! Thank you mayim, as a young woman I can assure you this video is very inspiring and makes me feel even more like the empowered woman that I am❤️

[@evz.1469]

You speak of the newer generation of women but without such incredible women like you we wouldn't have the confidence we have today, your an inspiring person and you speak your truth which gives our younger generation the confidence we need to speak up and to feel like we need to be respected. Your amazing and inspiring ❤️ Thankyou because what you do baffles me x

[@saphirsteph]

So very humble of you Mayim! You have to know that women my generation and younger would not be where we are now without women like you who opened the way. Thank you for sharing this! ❤️

[@rickybobby9797]

You're on your way to divorce and being along creating KZbin videos!

[@ky4864]

Thank you!! I’m 23 but I come from a very conservative community. Even in 2019 I sometimes feel radical or ashamed for being a feminist. I really appreciate this video!

[@tellemomma9780]

It makes me sad that u worry so much about what you say or do and how people receive it! U r great and unique! Lovable!

[@lillykelly2709]

What a fabulous video ! Thank you for making it. I have passed it onto my two daughters 🧡

[@Nancy-ko6bn]

Wow! I am 71 years old and I have always felt all 4 of these things. However, I realize that was not common for other women at the time. I did not know it then but looking back I can see it. I took it for granted and assumed that was every woman's experience. Some of the men I encountered in business were taken aback by my attitude and self assurance. I never quite understood why I should be held to a different standard...so I didn't conform or even recognize their supposed authority over me. I see this in my granddaughter and am thankful that she is that kind of woman. I have never felt less than, or inferior, or in anyway dominated by men. I think sometimes, much to their chagrin. It was interesting to hear another woman's perspective. I hope that is a thing of the past and we have moved on. But there will always be people that don't want women to be so independent or self assured. Thanks for sharing.

[@kathrynkruszelnicki7601]

Much love for you Mayim

[@ronnaclemente]

Watched this for the first time and I'm crying happy tears

[@tropicalladyj8033]

GO ALL GIRLS OF ALL KINDS! xoxo