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An Open Letter To The Girls Who Just Initiated Into My Sorority

This chapter embraces the glorious mess that I am. They are ready to accept you too.

Emily Baehner
Oct 16, 2017
University of Kentucky
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An Open Letter To The Girls Who Just Initiated Into My Sorority
Emily Baehner

To the girls who were just initiated into my sorority,

Over a month ago, you were welcomed into our sorority when you received your bid to our chapter. We covered you in glitter, gave you really cute t-shirts, and took some fire Instagram pictures together. And we were so, so happy to have you (like 1,000 times over). But since we've gotten to know you in the weeks since, we have become even more excited, because you are initiated. We were so excited to truly open our chapter to you, and invite you to experience everything it is to each and every one of us.

You were initiated into a chapter full of over 200 women. Beautiful women. Strong women. Independent women. Compassionate women. Women who wanted you to be part of this chapter. Understand what this means. We saw you, recognized your uniqueness, and wanted you to be a part of this chapter. Initiation is the most important step in making this happen.

Now that you have become members of our sorority, you will begin to recognize the impact it will have on your life. Because of this chapter, I have become more of the person I am; I have met girls who push me to be better, stronger versions of myself. I am surrounded by girls who make me proud to wear my chapters letters. I am accountable for my actions because I want them to reflect well on the girls who proudly proclaim to be a member of the Greek organization that I do. I am proud to be a sorority woman.

One of my favorite quotes is "embrace the glorious mess that you are." This chapter embraces the glorious mess that I am. They are ready to accept you too.

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