Alison Bechdel ( BEK-dəl; born September 10, 1960) is an American cartoonist. Originally known for the long-running comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For, she came to critical and commercial success in 2006 with her graphic memoir Fun Home, which was subsequently adapted as a musical that won a Tony Award for Best Musical in 2015. In 2012, she released her second graphic memoir Are You My Mother? She was a 2014 recipient of the MacArthur "Genius" Award. She is also known for originating the Bechdel test.
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Some of their strengths
Alison Bechdel has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Curious, Intelligent, Passionate, Physical, Honest, Perseverent, and Practical.
Smart and Sophisticated
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Alison Bechdel is someone who is a smart, sophisticated, and organized person who displays kindness and grace in every day interactions, and who also has a passionate soul. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".
Charming and Sophisticated
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Alison Bechdel well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Alison Bechdel as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Charismatic and Instinctual
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Alison Bechdel is someone who handles stress better than most people, and who tends to have a powerful charisma and convictions.
They are also someone who is balanced, stable, and energetic, who likes the idea of home and family, and who is very comfortable being the person in charge.
Altruistic and Purposeful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Alison Bechdel tends to be someone who has a desire to be of service to a higher calling and who is always trying to perfect things. Who can be practical and polished, reserved and methodical, and who tends to trust internal judgment before trusting anyone else at face value.
Some of Alison Bechdel's challenges
While Alison Bechdel has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Alison Bechdel can be Perfectionist, Stubborn, Difficult, Idle, Hesitant, Narcissistic, and Sensitive.
Difficult and Perfectionist
One of Alison Bechdel's key challenges is that they are someone who can be difficult and too much of a perfectionist.
Alison Bechdel must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can be excessive and unrealistic.
Sensitive and Critical
Alison Bechdel is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Critical and Bossy
Finally, Alison Bechdel also can be too focused on the small details of life, try to control whatever is happening, and be finicky and demanding.