Enough!!!

I know that it is okay to stand up for yourself. We all have basic human rights. That is to be able to be yourself without fear of prejudice.

Silent. Helpless. Scared. Victimized
How one feels when they are bullied. But without a victim there would be no one to bully. You stand there taking the verbal punches. It bruises your sense of self, and don't know how to be in control of the situation. I have yet to find my voice.

Wait!! Why should i be afraid to stand up for myself? I should refuse to take this kind of abuse. I feel so inadequate, but i know i allow this to continue. My silence has a price.

It may start as a whisper, but inside i scream enough!!! I walk down the hallway, i see them standing there. The fear i normally feel, has now turned to anger. I have been raging inside for months, hating them because their words have made me hate myself. The humility i have felt will be in one simple word. Stop!!!

As i come closer, i see the words Begin to curl on their lips. This time i walk straight, with my head held high. I will not move for them. This time, they will move for me.

I feel a peace grow inside of me. I am no longer scared. I will no longer accept this. I will be nobodies victim. I know they can hurt me no more.

I know more people love me than hate me. I will hear the voices of friends and family that love me. I will be free to be me. And I'm alright. I am somebody that matters. I am important in this world