When I used to speak up for myself, I felt bad about it afterwards.
I would either remain silent, or speak up and experience painful self recrimination.
Most women from my generation were taught to keep our mouths shut and comply.
We were taught to be good, agreeable, and nice.
It’s taken me over five decades to overcome this programming.
Now when someone misunderstands me, I explain myself until they understand.
When someone makes assumptions, I clear it up.
When someone tries to take advantage, I set a boundary.
I speak up.
I use my voice.
I set my boundaries.
I cannot even begin to describe how good this feels, and how powerfully it has impacted my life, my relationships, and my self-esteem.
I think that the dramatic difference in how I show up now versus how I was years ago is the driving force behind my passionate mission to empower other women.
That, and the knowledge of the brilliance, creativity, beauty, and formidable genius that would lie dormant in womankind if it continues to be suppressed.
In what ways do you stand for yourself?
Where do you still have a hard time speaking up?
~ Goddess Oceana
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