I need to get this off my chest. [View All]

[Writer]

I get bullied at times. I'm an adult so it seems all the more vexing.

I am a tall woman. I am strong and confident. I know myself quite well. I don't expect everyone to like me. I have a great group of friends, a husband who loves and me and finds me attractive.

Yet once in a while an asshole appears - male or female - who decides to mistreat me. I have had rumors spread about my being sexually promiscuous in office places (not true, certainly). I have had cruel interpersonal experiences. I have had individuals make fun of my appearance or make remarks about some superficial aspect of me. I know this seems sensitive on my part. So what? I'm a human being and these people are the ones who suck.

I am not good at standing up for myself. I'm not quick on my feet. I tend to be more relaxed and cerebral. This causes me to feel angry at myself for not putting these people in their place. I harbor anger toward these individuals and they get mileage off of that.

I just want to get this off my chest. For all those who have been cruel, fuck off. I live a good life and you can't ruin that. I am intelligent, well-educated, and have many who are good, close friends. Fuck off.

Thank you for reading.