If I could go back and talk with my younger self, I would tell him to stop taking crap from other people. When you grow up in an alcoholic/dysfunctional family, you probably went down either the hyper responsible road or you decided not to be responsible. Or maybe you flip-flop between these two states depending on the situation.

However, I think all of us can think of examples in which someone in our life took advantage of us and tried to get something from us. Either at work or from a relative. How do you traditionally handle these situations?

When you feel pressured to help out, do you give in or walk away?

How many romantic relationships do you have where you can remember giving in to doing something that you didn’t want to do, or you were taken advantage of by someone who loved you?

How often were you the punching bag that people tried you horribly and you went along?

I can think of many instances in my past where I wanted to be liked, so I went along with the group. I took the slings and arrows that were sent my way and didn’t say anything.

If you’re currently struggling with standing up for yourself, today’s the day. Speak your mind, set your boundary, and go your way.

I think people like to use our weaknesses against us. If some people who are out to make your life miserable know your weaknesses, they can take advantage of that and make life miserable for you.

I’m here to say that you don’t have to deal with that anymore.

I remember so many times where I didn’t want to be abandoned, so I put up with some crappy situations.

Now that I look back, I realize that I had it within me all along to step up and say, “No.”

But I was afraid.

Fear can be a powerful motivator, but so can hope and love.

Imagine living a life where you stand up for yourself and feel good about the decisions you make.

Today’s the day.

Let’s do this!

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