Weekly Writing Assignment: I won't take your sh*t!
I don't know why, but alot of people assume that I'm a pushover and won't (or can't) stand up for myself...that I'll just keep on lettin you pile it on while I sit and suffer in silence. You got the wrong chick!!
I am the last person to sit back quietly and let someone walk all over me, or my friends for that matter! If I'm unhappy with a situation, trust me- you'll know, I don't hold back! I have no problem voicing my opinions and standing up for myself, I never have. To be honest, I've never really understood how people could sit back and let themselves get sh*t on. That's just not my personality.
Maybe it's because I'm 5'1" (if I stand up real straight) and like 110 lbs...since I'm so small I must be easy to bully? People who think that are in for a rude awakening! I promise you, I will not just sit back and take it- I'm gonna stand up for myself and you better be ready! It's not just for myself either. If my friend's being treated badly and won't (or can't) speak up and tell ya where to go, I will. I have.
My very best friend in the whole wide world is very non confrontational, and for whatever reasons, isn't the greatest at sticking up for herself and voicing her opinion when someone's not treating her the way she should be treated. That's when I step in. I'm not going to stand by and watch someone I care about get treated like crap by someone who knows their in an unfair fight. I will fight a friend's battle if their not able to, and I'll fight like it was my own!
I am a strong person, I might not look like it, but I am. Don't let my size fool you...I won't take your shit!
This post is part of the Weekly Writing Assignment hosted by Kat @ Mama's Losin It. This week's assignment that I chose was to write about a common misconception about yourself. For more weekly writing assignment posts, visit Mama's Losin It.
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2 people have said:
You go girl. Don't let anyone push your or your friends around. I never have and never will. I am tenderhearted but will still stand up for myself.
You did good on your assignment.
I've really had to learn how to effectively fight my own battles. I don't like making enemies, being misunderstood, or finding out that I'm the one who misunderstood someone else. Incidentally, I also tend to get all tongue-tied when I'm angry or emotional. So I usually defend myself in letters or emails. And there are still many times that I simply turn the other cheek and determine that it's not worth it. It's made me a very reflective person who to strives to give the benefit of doubt while also confronting someone whenever necessary. Our culture is really terrible at confrontation. Isn't it?!
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