I have had way to many people make me feel so small and powerless. Most of the time some people think they can treat someone badly and then make the person who they treated badly look like they are the villain. I have had so many people in my life do something wrong to me and then make me look like I was the wrong one in the situation. In some of these moments I have thought to myself why was I kind to this person why did I let this person have so much power over me. What usually ends up happening is I end up feeling angry with the person and myself. Why am I angry? Because this person or people made me feel powerless. Most of the time these people use the fact that I look younger then what I am and that I have social anxiety against me. Till this day their are some people I feel like I have held a grudge against these people for what they have done to me. I tell myself that I need to let it go. Recently I have told myself that I should be kind no matter what and that I should not let others have so much power over me. I am not a child I am an adult and I should be respected in this way. I should stand up for myself but in a respectful way. I am learning ways I should stand up for myself and not let others have so much power over myself.
How do you respectful stand up for yourself?
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Unfortunately abusive people will behave like that, they’ll twist everyone up to make it seem like it was all your own doing even though it was the abusers fault. I’m not sure how I’d handle such situations, but I know one thing for sure, there is nothing wrong with cutting people out of your life and burning bridges, even if they’re family
It is very hard to let go of those people …. sometimes the hardest things are the most rewarding 🙂
I am sorry you have felt this way. I have had people make me feel small as well and have found that the best revenge is to do well and succeed in life. 🙂
This is such great advice for when someone makes you feel small. Thanks so much for sharing it!
You have great insight and have shared some great advice. Thanks for sharing.
This is great advice. I’m a huge fan of just cutting people off without a second thought because if they can do that then they should have no problem not interacting with me at all.
I only know you through your writing, and I believe you are wonderful! Some people are quick to judge. Whatever they say should not affect you. I doubt they are perfect and what gives them the right to judge, anyway? Just do what you do; you are more than FINE!
Keep going. You are doing great. Don’t be too mad at yourself. You are only human. We do feel this way and it will pass. Just count your blessings and love yourself more and more each day.
People making you feel small is usually because that’s how they feel, but that is in no way an excuse for them to act like they do x
Sorry you had to experienced this horrible feelings. Most people who belittling others are just a projection of their own insecurities. Don’t give them power in how you react. Keep standing up for yourself. Dont show them your hurt; smile let them think you are happy.
I’m sincerely sorry for these very hard moments dealing with people who think they are better than you. It is very sad when others try to do this. You are right they don’t ever deserve power over you. I love your words of wisdom and insight on how you are learning to overcome this. Great post! ☺️
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i always believed when people are hurtful like this, it says more about them than it does about you. it’s a projection as other’s in the comments have said. i’m sorry you are going through this and am sending you all the positive vibes.
I agree that they should not belittle you. Sadly we come across people like this regularly.
It is so hard to let it go. I try to surround myself with kind people, but unfortunately, we will always encounter people who treat others us in unkind ways. I just don’t spend any more time with them than I have to.
It’s horrible when people do this, it’s such a toxic thing to do. Distancing yourself from someone like that is a perfectly reasonable thing to do — but you get to decide how you approach this because it has to be something that helps you and not them. I’m sorry that you encountered this — sending you love.
This! I get the feeling and it’s so hard especially when they are family. Instead of disrespecting such people, I distance myself totally and go to places where I am appreciated. Sending you lots of 💕
This is something that I had to learn the hard way. I decided to get rid of the people who made me feel small. Thank you for sharing