Many of you that know me know that I encourage members to stand up for themselves and not let anyone intimidate them, in real life or here at PC. I really should practice what I preach!

I almost let someone get the better of me. Yes, me! Would I let this happen in any other circumstance? No, of course not. But yet, I had a moment of self-doubt. But then, those who know me were like, "Are you kidding me? You're going to let this person get the better of you?"

Reality check time. Do I let this person chase me away from what I hold true and dear? Do I let them make me change my lifestyle and values? Do I let them change my well-being? Absolutely not! Not in this lifetime!

I took me a minute to remember that this person is not in control of my actions, I am not in control of theirs, and I can't be held accountable for their actions in any way, shape or form.

Thank you to my friends and family who quickly brought me back to my center of well-being. Life is too short and precious to let anyone dictate what I will or will not do.