It’s a complicated one, perhaps a perspective matter. To some degree everyone is powerless, even Presidents are powerless at the ballot box. It depends on what you think power is and how power works, and it might be about how you frame and consider the question.

One of my concerns about identity movements is their over focus on victim status. This can be emotionally validating but also disempowering and I think there’s a balance to be struck. So, whilst I won’t dismiss there are aspects of powerlessness which come with being a young woman in the modern world…. I’m going to kick back too - there are instances of powerlessness in many lives and where you get the feeling of agency and control in your life is up to you. You have the power to write your thoughts and feelings down for example (and you did). You have the power that comes with the space, time and money to have someone help you reflect.

Utter powerlessness is a miserable state, one of absolute slavery and nihilism. I’d argue this has existed in history more than now - but is still evident in some places in the world today. However, Even in those conditions some people do not feel entirely powerless, they find agency and purpose. Nobody has power over your thoughts. :o)