Instagram often functions as a way to post photos of your oatmeal art, rainbow lattes, or to keep tabs on your ex (though you may want to nix that practice). But, especially in 2017—as the world continues to devolve into a heinous dumpster fire wherein women have to fight for basic reproductive rights—it often functioned as a platform for women to empower themselves and their communities.
There's little chance you missed #MeToo, but Instagram captured a number of other #bossbabe moments that transpired this year—here's a recap of some of the most inspiring. Hopefully the list will help you feel empowered, strong, and confident going into 2018.
Take a look at the most empowering Instagram moments of 2017 below.
1. #MeToo goes viral on social media
In the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, many women felt empowered to break silence about their experiences with sexual harassment, especially using social media.
2. Sage life advice from Tao, the 99-year-old yogi
Tao Porchon-Lynch has been on the planet for almost a century and shared that manifesting your best life comes down to positivity and doing what you believe in.
3. Stretch marks have come a long way
In 2017, the world took steps toward increased body positivity and acceptance, and artist Sara Shakeel helped propel the movement by turning images of stretch marks into works of art with glitter.
4. Shannen Doherty's fearlessness during Breast Cancer Awareness month
The actress and activist, who has been extremely vocal about her breast cancer experience, took to Instagram to share a heart-wrenching yet honest account of the ordeal.
5. The "period yogi" becomes a straight-up hero
When Steph Gongora posted a video of her practice to Instagram that showed menstrual blood, the internet went into a frenzy. The yogi however stuck to her beliefs, and she remains one of the many women continuing to push for period realness.
2018 will be all about empowering women through coworking clubs and fast-tracking birth control access.
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