I Am 100% me

I’m very often misunderstood and even close friends give me backhanded compliments. The one I hear a lot is “it’s so impressive! You are the most stubborn person I’ve ever met!” I’ve been so conditioned to be fine with backhanded compliments because I get them regularly. Why do people feel so uncomfortable giving true compliments without needing the satisfaction of hurting someone at the same time? Why has that become an impressive skill to master? What do people get out of it? Admiration from someone who thinks it’s a good thing to hurt someone else? I definitely don’t mind criticism but know I can definitely take it, so please don’t try to sprinkle it with sugar. Most will say it’s to soften the blow but it’s usually so they don’t seem like a complete jerk.

I don’t like making a habit of posting other people’s writing but Ravenwolf really speaks to me and maybe it will do the same for you…..

Yes, I got knocked down. Truth is, I didn’t know if I could get back up. At times, I didn’t even think I wanted to. Then, I remembered who I am and what I’m capable of.

I’m a survivor. I’m a fighter. I’m a dreamer. I’ve survived the worst of life and I’ve fought for everything I am. I believe in the power of my dreams and I’ll not rest until I catch them. I’d rather have five great friends than a hundred fake ones. I keep my circle tight and my heart guarded, because I know my worth and I don’t just share it with anyone. I’m there for anyone I love and I expect the same in return. I don’t want a lover, one night or lukewarm love. I deserve and crave much more than that. I’m holding out for passion, soul love and an authentic partnership. I don’t need someone in my life and I love myself completely, So anyone who wants to be in my life should be all the things that matter. Respectful. Loyal. Real. People may call me feisty, snobbish or sassy, but that’s just because they don’t try to understand me. My life, my love, my way, my style. I don’t seek approval and I don’t ask for permission. I stand in my own light and I don’t need to put out another’s fire to burn brightly. There’s a lot of days that I don’t want to get out of bed, and even more that I can’t get out of my own head. But, see, that’s just the thing about me. I own my beautiful chaos and know I’m a mess sometimes. That doesn’t take away from the wonderful person I’ve fought to become. I’m real, I’m authentic and I’m always going to love hard when there’s love to be had. Rain or shine, rise or fall, I’ll always keep my head, standards and heels high. I don’t have time for anyone’s possibly, maybe or sometimes. It’s taken me a long time to learn to love myself the way I should, and I’m not going to sacrifice that for anyone who doesn’t see me for who I am. Sometimes I’m unsure, I’m stressed and I’m worried.But I’m also bold, confident and passionate. So, If you can get on board with me and all my glorious disaster, then let’s go chase some adventure. Love me for me, give what you get and respect who I am. That’s all I ask and I’ll always be my very best for you, every time. Can you do the same?

|ravenwolfBeautiful Minds Anonymous