BITCHDOM
 

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.

B = Babe
I = In
T = Total
C = Control of
H = Herself

B = Beautiful
I = Intelligent
T = Talented
C = Charming
H = Hell of a Woman

B = Beautiful
I = Individual
T = That
C = Can
H = Handle anything

*thunderous applause

You said it perfectly and no one could ever squash your fire I don't think Jadzia! :)

I love being a strong person, speaking my mind. I am me and no one can take that away ever. I would give all of myself...heart, body & soul...to the right person but am too smart to be charmed or bullied into changing the true person I am inside.

Very nicely put. That's goin' on the AIM profile.

I've been branded as a bitch by numerous people simply because I am a strong woman with a strong personality. But my closest friends know the truth, and they're glad to get lessons in how to stick up for yourself. :)

Yay! *more applause*

Absolutely :)

Unfortunately I am not as strong as I would like to be....But I am working on it!

I carry this in my planner. It is a motto of sorts.
I had posted it in 3.0 and I am so glad you brought it here to 4.0! There are many new women here to be inspired.
You are the Queen! ;)

WOW *big smile*... i leave for Houston for three days and return to find this...

Jadzia... YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*cutting and pasting as we speak*

a very sincere THANK YOU...

*whistles and stomps feet*

I'm a bitch too and proud of it! Thanks for sharing -- good to remember!

very empowering.. thanks :)

Bravo! I so agree...