Being tough..
That hasn’t worked for me,
Being tough doesn’t usually or necessarily equate to being “strong”
But yes I can be tough. With the worst “offenders”
I wouldn’t usually be “tough” with “family” - not intentionally anyway
So I suppose it was easy for them to hurt me.
If they think they are better than me.. they do EFF them

I prefer speaking up.. but with thought and kindness if at all possible.

Love to all here