Molly
“Every young girl needs to know that there is someone that loves and supports them.”
Molly, a true empath, extends her generous spirit to all those around her. Despite enduring childhood bullying, she emerged as a beacon of boundless love and resilience. Continuing to navigate her adult life with unwavering positivity, she stands ready to support others regardless of their backgrounds. Molly passionately advocates for a world where kindness prevails, attributing her resilience to the influence of the strong women in her life. She serves as an inspiration to those around her, embodying the essence of goodness and exuding a calming presence in a chaotic world. Beyond being a sister, protector, artist, and friend, Molly's unwavering kindness defines her character. This is her inspiring story.
Molly, by the water and the mountains (her happy place)
P: Please introduce yourself!
M: Hello! My name is Molly Beveridge and I am at the ripe age of 26. I live in Canada with my wonderful boyfriend and my lovely parents just a short distance away. I am currently attending Humber College in Toronto where I am completing my 4-year Bachelor of Creative Advertising program. This will be my third and final school program! (Hopefully)
P: Describe or define yourself in your own words.
M: Describing myself in words… yikes that’s a tough one. I feel that when people are to describe themselves, especially women, we go straight to negative connotations. I won’t lie being in the middle of a pandemic and stuck at home this year has definitely been tough, but I have learned a lot about myself.
A few words I would use to describe myself are creative - I love to create stuff, my goal is become a graphic designer one day and hopefully run my own business of making handmade calligraphy pieces and cards. I would secondly say I am hardworking, though I may procrastinate at times (who doesn’t) I always finish what I start especially when it comes to school and work. Lastly, I would describe myself as reliable. I will always be there no matter what the circumstance - for my friends, family and my boyfriend - because truly I believe that they are what are what is most important in life.
P: What is your favourite thing about yourself?
M: Building on above, my reliability is probably my favourite trait.
I also believe strongly in a positive world, even through all this negative stuff we have going on right now. Though it’s very hard at times, I try and stay as positive as I possibly can.
P: Tell us a story. Have you had an experience that’s defined you or made you stronger?
M: I definitely have experienced many situations throughout my life that have made me a stronger person. When I was younger I was seriously bullied, the suckiest part is it was my best friend at the time. Not only that but girls can be super mean. It’s terrible.
We really need to stop teaching girls that other girls are their enemies.
This happened in middle school and was mostly because my hair colour (ginger) was different to everyone else’s. When you’re a young girl you just want to fit in and be liked…especially at that age. At the time, I believed everything I heard. I believed that because I was a little different that made me ugly and not liked, and it made me feel unwanted.
I stuck with the same group of girls that I thought were my closest friends. But one day, on grade 8 grad photo day to be exact, I was pulled into a bathroom to be told that I was no longer allowed to be their friend. I felt so alone it was awful.
As weeks went by and it got worse, my closest friend ended up apologizing - which I knew was sincere. We became closer and closer as years went by, and I learned to forgive. She is now one of my few friends who has stuck by my side through thick and thin. Though we went through that, I learned that second chances can be good sometimes.
Though these situations are not fun, they make you who you are today. As time went by and I met more people and experienced different things I grew as a person.
P: What is one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self?
M: To know that no matter what someone else says you are beautiful and you are strong. Every young girl needs to know that there is someone that loves and supports them.
P: Who is one woman that inspires you? What would you say to her if she were here now?
M: I am lucky enough to have grown up in a family full of strong, confident and inspiring women. I can’t pick out one that inspires me as they all do.
My aunt who has had a tough past continues to grow stronger everyday. My grandmother was a true role model who put all of her love and care into her family.
I would say thank you to all the women in my life for inspiring me and supporting me to do my best and become my best self. All I can really say is I’m SO thankful for everyone in my life, especially my family!