IN TIME for the International Day of the Girl, Gretchen Ho shared her experience being the only girl among her siblings.
On Instagram, the television host and athlete took a trip down memory lane and reflected on how the experience molded her to the woman that she is today.
“As the only daughter amongst three boys, I grew up a little tougher than most. I didn’t want to be left out of the games just because I was a girl,” she relayed.
Gretchen relayed that she grew up playing the games of her siblings.
“So I roughed it out with my brothers & cousin on 2on2 basketball, played with small army bases instead of polly pockets, and went for that afternoon pellet gun session and habul-habulan,” she said.
She added, “I would cry and be pikon every time they hit me, but I also knew I could take advantage of my femininity (they underestimated me) to score a point or so.”
Reflecting on her experience, Gretchen reminded girls to embrace their strengths.
“It was quite a boisterous childhood, but one that shaped who I am today. To all the girls out there – embrace your strength and femininity, but never let your gender set limits upon you,” she stated.
She continued, “Be brave & dauntless. Don’t be afraid to speak up and fight back when boundaries are crossed. You can be all that you want to become. You are beautiful with all your quirks, and you are worthy of being loved,” she stated.(Push)
