Sjoukje Maria Diderika Troelstra-Bokma de Boer (13 February 1860 – 9 January 1939), better known under her pseudonym Nienke van Hichtum, was a well-known Frisian Dutch children's author and translator. From 1888 to 1904, she was married to the socialist leader Pieter Jelles Troelstra. The couple had two children: a daughter, Dieuwke and a son, Jelle. Her son Jelle Troelstra (1891–1979) was a sculptor and graphic designer.
She was born in Nes to Albertus Minderts Bokma de Boer and Dieuwke Jans Klaasesz., the fifth and last daughter of a preacher.
Van Hichtum wrote books and stories in both West Frisian (her native language) and Dutch. The biennial Dutch literary award Nienke van Hichtum-prijs is named after her.
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Some of their strengths
Nienke van Hichtum has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Idealistic, Innovative, Intelligent, Generous, Analytical, Optimistic, and Easygoing.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Nienke van Hichtum is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being fun and creative.
Charming and Sophisticated
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Nienke van Hichtum well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.
Courteous and Easygoing
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Nienke van Hichtum as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.
A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.
Charismatic and Playful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Nienke van Hichtum is someone who is used to being the center of attention, and who has a playful approach to dealing with life.
They are also someone who is creative, expressive, and insightful, and who has a pioneering spirit with self-determination and natural artistic expression.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Nienke van Hichtum tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Nienke van Hichtum's challenges
While Nienke van Hichtum has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Nienke van Hichtum can be Rebellious, Indecisive, Emotionally Distant, Complicated, Brusque, Hesitant, and Narcissistic.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Nienke van Hichtum's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Nienke van Hichtum must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Indecisive and Materialistic
Nienke van Hichtum is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".
Serious and Callous
Finally, Nienke van Hichtum also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
