Posted by TexasChic on April 6, 2006, at 22:46:29
In reply to I'm so proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!! » TexasChic, posted by crazy teresa on April 5, 2006, at 21:04:47
> You're taking back your power, handling it all in a very mature way, were professional AND you're feeling better!
Thanks! Its been a long hard road to get to the point where I can actually stand up for myself. It still takes ALOT of effort, but its better than not trying at all. I'm living proof that you CAN stop being a doormat.
At my last job, I did everything right to take up for myself, but still got fired. But rather than making me give up, it only made me more determined when I found myself in a similiar situation. I just tell myself, I've delt with way worse than this. This girl is small fries.
Of course, I feel really confident right now, but who knows what will happen tomorrow. It may all go to hell. But I know I'll keep trying because I deserve to be treated well just like everyone else. Its amazing how hard that concept is to learn and actually believe. When I see people struggling and can tell they haven't yet come to this realization, I always wish I could take that part of my brain and transfer it them so that they could understand. But its something we have to learn on our own. We may not be able to change other people, but we CAN change how we think of ourselves.
-T
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