The Voice

I found mine

And I’ve discovered people don’t like it

I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve been labeled difficult

But I don’t care

If advocating for myself makes you uncomfortable

If setting boundaries makes you question my motives

If standing firm and holding my ground makes me the bad guy

Then the problem isn’t me

I’d rather speak up and speak out

Being the ‘nice one’ is overrated if results in you in being someone else’s punching bag

Label me as difficult

Label me as overreacting

Label me as ‘the problem’

It only reinforcing I’m right in taking a stance and using my voice