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Ladies, you can do it!

By Tere McDougallPublished 6 years ago 3 min read
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Obligatory Harley owner salute.

Ladies you can do it!

Be a woman in a man's world!

Yes... I am one of those girls who loves her makeup... especially bright red lipstick. I ride my Harley in full makeup... I work out in full makeup and you know why?

It makes me feel good!

I do it for me and no one else.

We women need to stop judging each other! Kindness goes along way. I refuse to be part of catty drama. Let's build each other up! Instead of insults and talking behind each other's back, we should be complimenting and helping each other grow in this crazy mad world.

No judgements and no assumptions.

We don;t know what goes on behind closed doors.

I want to show you women that you have the power to still be a lady in a man's world!

Riding a motorcycle is freedom and empowerment.

I realized this when I broke up with my biker boyfriend.

I said to myself, "Now whose gonna take me for a ride?" That's when it hit me!! I slapped myself up the head and said,

"I don't need a man.. I can do this myself," and I did!!

I've alway wanted a motorcycle but life got in the way for a good 13 years. Kids and work were more important.

The best move I've ever made in life was leaving my horrible narcissistic husband.

Less than a year after my separation I met my biker boyfriend. He had a Harley and I was hooked. Memories of my childhood came flooding back. My dad always had a Harley. My first ride with him was when I was 5 or 6 and I remember the thrill of the open road and the wind in my face.

I was devastated when we broke up, I cared more about the bike and who was gonna take me out. I was happy however that that man was no longer in my life!

It was a cold February day when I walked into the Harley dealership by myself. I'll admit I was a little scared and intimidated... I've just entered a so-called "man's world."

The salesman approached me right away and treated me with respect and kindness.

I told him my budget and that I wanted a black bike with lots of chrome.. .I'm going OLD SCHOOL!

I found my bike in the Harley-Davidson catalog, I fell in love with the 2014 Superlow 1200t! I bought the bike sight unseen.

Now a 1200cc 600lb bike is a pretty big and powerful bike for a first time rider but not for me!

I had many men tell me I couldn't handle that bike.

Well as it turns out, I can ride circles around all those men who told me I couldn't do it! It made me feel so empowered! I still feel empowered!

So I bought my bike and then I took the course, which I had no choice but to pass! I passed with flying colors. I was one of three women and thirty men at the course.

Sure it was a little intimidating at first but everyone was cool. We were all there with a common interest and goal. It was awesome!

Ladies... You do not need a friend to go with. Just do it!

Fear stops us from living, don't live in fear. Take chances... Take risks... Say yes... Say no.

It's ok to do so!

This is my "Lightning." She's a 2014 Harley Davidson Superlow 1200t.

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About the Creator

Tere McDougall

Spiritually awakened single mother of two looking to mentor and coach those who know.

I'm here to empower women but I'm not a feminist.

Be a woman in a man's world!

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