Thursday, September 14, 2006

BITCHOLOGY

When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.

When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch.

When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts or do things my own way, they call me a bitch.

Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart. It means I live my life MY way. It means I won't allow anyone to step on me.

When I refuse to tolerate injustice and speak against it, I am defined as a bitch.

The same thing happens when I take time for myself instead of being everyone's maid, or when I act a little selfish. It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I "should" be.

I am outspoken, opinionated and determined I want what I want and there is nothing wrong with that!

So try to stomp on me, try to douse my inner flame, try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me. You won't succeed.

And if that makes me a bitch, so be it. I embrace the title and am proud to bear it.

Thanks to my friend, Cliff, for sending this to me.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Y'know what, this is correct - it's not true, but it is certainly what society has deemed correct. It's the same double standard that if a woman sleeps with someone, they are a $lut and if a man does the same, there is nothing wrong with it. You go girl!! If standing up for your beliefs with your values and morals intact is being a bitch, then I am one too!!!