usual disclaimer--jmo/jme

For many years, I was unaware of the power I gave to other people. I allowed them to border on near cruelty because I felt my being different was sufficient reason for it.
My Bad
It was partly because I did not accept myself just as I am--knowing I'm different from others was not a welcome trait in my FOO (Family Of Origin)
It took time before many things came together for me and I was empowered...take me or leave me was my attitude. Not in a belligerent way...a matter of fact way.

I do not allow others to label me...as I wrote in my blog, if I want a label then I'll put it there myself. Period.

Seldom do I allow anyone to define me or push their "opinions" aka judgments on me. Most likely they are risking having their butt chewed.

Would anyone like to contribute about how you do or don't hand over power to others? Is it from guilt? Possibly because you are not aware of it?
Do you empower yourself whenever you can?

This last question is not a joke. I've talked to people who did not know
Do you understand the concept of empowering yourself?

Thank you in advance to anyone who adds their opinions.
Cap