Recently, I came across a powerful campaign video that a friend urged me to watch with my daughter. Despite a hectic day filled with school runs and activities, I paused to view it, and it moved me to tears. When my daughter walked in and saw my emotional response, we ended up watching it together, both overcome with joy by the end.
The candidate in the video, Sarah Adams, shared her dream of becoming a fighter pilot since she was twelve, a goal hindered by the fact that women were barred from combat roles at that time. With determination, she wrote to every member of the House and Senate Armed Services Committee, imploring them to lift the ban on women in combat. “They just hadn’t met me yet,” she confidently stated, humorously noting that she never received a reply from her Senator, John Smith.
Adams didn’t let that setback stop her. Over two decades, she served as a Marine, becoming the first woman to pilot an F-18 in combat, participating in 89 missions against terrorist forces, and landing on aircraft carriers. Her story is a testament to resilience and a powerful reminder that women can overcome barriers, despite societal expectations.
Now, Sarah is running for Congress in Kentucky’s Sixth District, challenging incumbent Republican Mark Johnson. The moment the video concluded, my daughter looked at me, tears in her eyes, and said, “Mom, she’s just like me! They told her she couldn’t be a fighter pilot, and people say I’m not strong enough to be a police officer!” I embraced her tightly, grateful for Sarah Adams’ courage to stand up for the next generation of girls.
As I watched her campaign video, I felt a wave of nostalgia; I was once that 12-year-old girl, told I couldn’t pursue my interests in science because I “didn’t have a boy’s mind.” It filled me with hope that my daughter, despite being told she might not fit a certain mold, can still chase her dreams. When she expressed a desire to write to Sarah, enclosing part of her allowance, it was a proud moment for me as a mom.
In her letter, Genna wrote, “Dear Ms. Adams, I’m 12 and live in Pennsylvania. Even though I’m not from your state, I fully support your campaign for Congress. I want to be a police officer, but I’ve been told I can’t. Your video inspired me to believe that if I work hard and keep fighting, I can achieve anything. Thank you for being my role model.”
It’s disheartening to see young girls still struggling to find inspiring figures who uplift them and encourage them to believe they can make a difference in the world. I commend Sarah not just for her bravery in the military, but also for her commitment to creating a better future for our children.
Like many others, I felt lost after the last presidential election, wondering how we could have strayed so far from our ideals. It took time before I realized that real change requires us to engage in politics and advocate for our daughters. We need to shake things up and raise our voices for their empowerment.
Sarah Adams deserves a round of applause for taking matters into her own hands. Thank you for your service and for stepping forward to fight for what is right. Though the road to Congress will be tough, I know she has the unwavering support of countless young girls, including my daughter.
With excitement, we await the response from Sarah, who shared Genna’s letter on her social media, a sign that she is on the right path. Take note, John Smith, because Sarah Adams is ready to make a difference, and we stand by her all the way.
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