Fight Like A Girl?
We’re told to be a good girl, to be kind & gentle, keep quiet, get along with others and to not cause trouble. And these are admirable traits.
What we weren’t told was how to do this without being such a push-over that we become punching bags figuratively or literally. We also weren’t told how to keep others from taking us for grated or being taken advantage of or abused. But the reality is this happens…a lot!
Nobody told us to be brave and stand up for what is right & healthy for ourselves.
Why Not?
Isn’t this something desperately important to know? The world isn’t the same as it was when our moms or grandmothers were our age. They didn’t have the tools to give us to still be good, kind, & gentle, but fight when it’s necessary.
Fight For Your Life
There are times we must be direct, strong, and even fight back. It’s up to us to create, fight for, and earn the life that we want while we remain kind and respectful. We must to stand up for ourselves and for also for others who are unable to stand up for themselves.
It may be easy to say. But the reality is a bit tougher. It’s easier to stand tough when we feel strong or whole. But it is ESPECIALLY important to do this when we feel weak… when we feel less than.
It’s in these times that others will take advantage of us because they will sense our weakness.
Be Strong Sisters
It’s time to change the perception of fighting like a girl. We fight the good fight. We fight strong!
Know that you are worthy of being treated with respect. You are worthy of having a home where you feel safe and of choosing good things in all areas of your life. There may be people in your life who ‘have your back’. But nobody is going to be your champion the way that you can because nobody knows what you need as clearly as you do.
However, if you need help, ask for it. Sometimes the enemy is stronger. That doesn’t mean you should give up. It just means you should create an army to back you up. Nobody should ever accept abuse in any form. It starts with the feeling that you are worthy of more. And there are organizations who will help if you just ask. You can even get help through this free crisis text line and it won’t show up on your phone bill. And if you believe you need the kind of support that a professional life coach can provide, contact me. I’d be happy to have a conversation with you to see if working together is the right step for you.
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With Strength – W
