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Old Aug 22, 2012, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Rose Panachée View Post
I am feeling that little twinge of guilt, fear. I had to assert muself today and although it didn't make me feel happy to do so, I cannot allow myself to be a pushover. If they aren't happy about it, I am sorry. Leniency and has been misconstrued as "do whatever you want with no consequences". No more.
It feels strange and hard being assertive when we've gotten so many mixed messages or even straight out messages that invalidate us as a person.

Rose you are a fantastic, smart and kind person who has every right to be assertive.
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