Why Taylor Swift has become my muse - by Rohini Vibha

Last Sunday while watching the Grammys, I found myself marveling at the inspiration that is Taylor Swift. I didn’t immediately know if I should write about this because 1) who would care? and 2) what hasn’t been written about Taylor Swift? But I changed my mind because writing my version is exactly what Taylor would do. Her brilliance is in her ability to tell a personal story in a way that feels unique and universal at the same time. From stories about growing up and self esteem to gender roles and relationships, hers are life experiences we each know all too well. My appreciation (obsession) for Taylor Swift comes at a time when I’ve been especially drawn to role models who are in the same life stage as me. It’s not easy to find examples of iconic women in their mid-thirties who are objectively admirable and strong and smart and successful even if they are not married or mothers, whether or not they see that in their futures. Not only because we’re both in our finally-found-our-footb

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