What is a Chica Peep?

Answer 1

Chica Peeps: a sisterhood of strength and support; a group of women who anchor, guide and nurture each other, often through humor.

What do you call a group of women friends? Some might snicker and respond: Trouble

Dolls, babes, ladies, gals?

Think about it. In the English language, there is no flattering word that describes a group of female friends. The name Chica Peeps fills that void and will become the household expression for groups of women that support and nurture each other, often through humor. You've seen them walking together, or in the local coffee shop. You've heard their shrieks of laughter, raucously celebrating an event in a restaurant. Women who belonged to Amish quilting circles of the 1800's and Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha of "Sex and the City" fame all share Chica Peep bonds.

I have a group of female teacher friends called the Chica Peeps. The origin of the name is a short story. Whenever I spent time with these women I would tell my husband and children I was out with my peeps. Mary Rose, the Spanish teacher of the group, told her family she was hanging out with her chicas. One day we discovered each others name for our group, the two names combined and the term Chica Peeps was born. I never really thought I needed women friends, but last year two life-changing events rocked my foundation. The strength and support I found with, and through, my Chica Peeps have helped me find myself.

To some, the term Chica Peeps may seem silly and trivial. Exactly, it is a fun term, for just that purpose, but its association and symbolism runs deeper. Women need balance - and Chica Peeps offer that: multi-levels of support, a sense of confidence (when necessary - being confidential), acceptance, respect and love.