[custom_adv] Ladies, we gotta stick together! It’s hard enough being one of three women in the room at an open mic. [custom_adv] Then, on top of that, you have to follow some dude who just killed because every guy in the room thought it was funny he yelled “rape” for three minutes. Yikes… Build each other up. [custom_adv] In 1995, my mom promised me a puppy if I hit a home run in Little League baseball. It’s now 2016, and I’ve never owned a dog. She knew I wasn’t that good of an athlete, but she built up my confidence. [custom_adv] If you don’t know what reggae is, stop reading this right now — log onto Napster, download “Red, Red, Wine,” and burn a CD for yourself, IMMEDIATELY!If it makes you feel good, do it! One terrible night, I came home crying after bombing show, after show, after show. [custom_adv] So, I climbed into my bed and did what any normal woman would do — I made out with my body pillow. It was the most intimacy I had felt since 2011— when my first and last boyfriend and I broke up. [custom_adv] (To clarify, we aren’t dating anymore, but things are looking bleak for me, seeing as I just made out with a body pillow).Remember, your point of view is needed in the comedy world. Yes, there is a double standard for women in comedy to always be on. [custom_adv] And no, you can’t just yell “rape” for three minutes (nor would you want to) because, as a woman, you are expected to have a setup and punchline in order for people to laugh. [custom_adv] But understand that you are unique — no one else is you — your experiences are yours, so share them. The world wants to hear your story.