Melissa Gilbert Reveals the 1 Thing She Has ‘Zero Tolerance for' as a Woman ‘Over 60'
Melissa Gilbert wrote a powerful message to women over 60 on Instagram.
She shared what she has 'zero tolerance' for as she gets older.
She encourages other people her age to do embody the sentiment, too.
In a 'self-reflective' moment on Instagram, Melissa Gilbert recently shared a public service announcement for women over 60, and the message is one you might want to write down for when you need an inspiring pick-me-up.
'I don't know about you ladies, but now that I'm over 60, I simply have zero tolerance for those who want to cajole, control, or manipulate me,' the 61-year-old wrote. 'Zero tolerance for being condescended to, or pandered to, flattered, and treated like I'm stupid.'
She continued, adding that she has 'zero tolerance for disrespect,' and neither should other women her age. 'I've earned every single opinion I have,' she wrote. 'I have had a wildly multifaceted career and life. I have learned so very much, and I will no longer allow anyone to discount me.'
She went on to stress that 'women [her] age are of tremendous value to the world,' which is only heightened by awareness of self-worth. She wants her peers to understand: 'You are worthy, wise, important, and remarkable,' she said. 'Don't let ANYONE tell you otherwise.'
Such a powerful epiphany is helping the Modern Prairie founder continue to embrace her strengths and her experience 'as an accomplished woman,' she explained. 'This realization has been not only liberating but has given me a whole new inspiration of what I want this last third of my life to be,' she concluded.
Many of Gilbert's friends and followers chimed in to support her message and encourage one another. 'Yup. That about says it all,' Paulina Porizkova commented. 'I'm just beginning my early 50s, but I feel a freedom growing in me for sure!' another added. 'I love this so much. I needed to read this and be reminded of this,' someone else wrote.
This musing from Gilbert falls in line with what she's said in the past, in interviews and online. She's passionate about aging powerfully—a sentiment that came from her personal evolution out of Hollywood and into her authentic self. 'I went from, 'Oh God, I better not get older!' to 'Oh God, I'm so glad I'm older!'' she told Page Six in February. 'I love the age I am right now. 60 has been the most incredible year, just to look back on all the things I've done and to know that I've earned my opinions, I have value, I am wise.'
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