Why Not Ask Like Sophie?
October 9, 2007 – 2:10 pmAs you might recall, I was invited to the Mike and Juliet Show to discuss the case of breastfeeding mom, Sophie Currier, who asked for extra break time so she could pump breastmilk for her daughter during her medical board exams.
Currier was denied the extra time. She sued and lost, then won on appeal.
What I said on the Mike and Juliet Show and I repeat here in case you missed it, is that we as women need to come together and applaud Sophie Currier for standing up, opening her mouth and asking for what she needs despite all the ridiculing and public humiliation that comes with it.
Imagine sharing with the world that you have Dyslexia and ADHD … knowing you’ll be labeled a whiner and complainer.
It takes passion and commitment to be willing to perservere towards a goal despite seemingly impossible obstacles.
Sophie Currier has that kind of passion and commitment and I say we need more people in this world who are willing to ask for what they need to succeed and willing to ask even when asking feels like the most uncomfortable thing in the world.
Thanks for making it okay to ask Sophie!
© 2007 Alexis Martin Neely
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