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Speaking out about injustices or mistreatment is not always easy.  When we think about responding to injustice or to someone treating us unkindly, we usually think about what the reaction from the other person might be versus doing what we know is right.  Speaking up for yourself, is sometimes the only way to get your needs met, and to teach people how to treat you.  It is okay to speak up for yourself.  There is a way to speak up for yourself without being combative or condescending. Your intellect will speak for itself, when using effective communication skills.  You can speak up without yelling, without being aggressive, and without physical violence. You can still get your point across without doing any of those things.  

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If you let other people control your mind and your life decisions, you will never be happy with how your life turns out, especially if the person/people who are controlling your thoughts and actions have their best interest at heart, and not yours.

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Don’t allow people to manipulate you for their own selfish gain.  Don’t be afraid to take control of your own life.  You do not get a chance to live life over again.  Speak up for yourself, letting people know what you want in life and what you will and will not tolerate.   Share your thoughts and opinions with others, so that they can begin to value them just as much as you do.  If you do not speak up for yourself, when you need to, you will begin to feel that you are not as important as everyone else.  You are just as important as everyone else.  So, never be afraid to speak up for yourself.  You matter too and don’t ever forget that!  Speak up!

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By Lynnette Clement