There are times in our lives when we get taken advantage of, or “played”.
Sometimes it is by people close to us, who know exactly what buttons to push. Other times it is by people who are simply mentally stronger. Often it is by people who have something you need or want.
All of these instances have one thing in common: POWER!
As a woman, I find that power is easily lost, or taken. It is the nature of the game. It doesn’t matter how many “big brother” types you have surrounding or protecting you, at the end of the day, it’s just you against the world.
There comes a point in these situations where the veils part and you can see it for what it really is: you are being played like a violin and you are letting them do it.
This moment of clarity is the time for you to stand in your own power and come out fighting. Don’t feel like you need to be polite about it. Forget what they tell you about how “nice” women act. I give you permission to use your teeth and claws if you have to.
I only have one thing to say to those in my life who have tried to take my power away…
I’m taking my violin back now, thank you!
Violin photo by Pixabay from Pexels
You go girl! I am cheering you on from my small part of the world! 🙂
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Thanks 😃 Us girls need to stick together and stand together! 😃
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Amen sister, amen!
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I’m right there with you Wendy! This is exactly how I felt during my 20 journey with Lestat. I love this song, first time I’ve ever heard it, but I love it!
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Thanks! Yes, one of those unique songs that sometimes pop up on YouTube. MrSuicideSheep has a lot of really funky stuff!! 😃
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Couldn’t agree more, YES take that violin back sister and let no one treat you that way.
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Thanks 💖My problem is that I expect the best from people, so half the time I don’t notice what they are actually doing until a lot later.
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I can relate to that 🙂 but we do learn over time to notice sooner.
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Yes, I think we all feel this one. Just to be successful as a writer, you have to let too many people take advantage of you alone. Not to mention the too many times outside of that it happens. This is a great post.
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It’s wrong that we even end up on these powerless positions on the first place. Thanks 😁
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Yeah, it really is. I mean for the writer, we spend hours, months, years creating our work, and then have to give them up and be happy with 10% of the money they make. It’s so wrong. Even self-publishing with Amazon gives them the power you still only make 2-3% of the money it takes. It’s so wrong.
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I suppose it would be great to write to make lots of money, but ultimately I suppose I write to fulfil my own need to express my ideas to others. My ultimate joy is to know that someone has enjoyed my work, found it useful/helpful, or changed the way they think/act as a result. I suppose the feelings I get from this are priceless and makes me feel powerful as well – I would rather write for little return, than NOT write.
I suppose as writers we need to have faith that ultimately what we put out into the world will come back to us. That is the practice 💖💖💖
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How you been
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Really good, thanks. Some wonderful things are happening to me through blogging 😃🌈 How about you? I see an added confidence and freedom coming through in your blog, which is exciting! 💕
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😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
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That’s great my blog is moving up
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You’re doing good work 🌈
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Thanks
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That’s my girl
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😃💕💖 Towanda!!! (Movie reference to Fried Green Tomatoes 😃)
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I hate those kinds of relationships. I’m more of a “I’ll respect you and care for you” kind of guy.
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We could do with a few more of you in this world 💖💖 Good men are wonderful for women! We bloom!
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I always stay away from people who think the only good relationship is one where they are n control and they have to exert their power to feed their tiny egos. As a man, I am embarrassed by some of the S— that other men do. Women (and men) need to take their power back and send these yahoos packing. Besides, power is only power when you share it. Electrical outlets have power but they do nothing until they share it with a lamp or a radio……….. Thanks for putting this out there Wendy. Allan
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Thanks for you response and valid points, Allan. I wasn’t sure if blokes would appreciate the post, so it’s wonderful to be getting so many supportive comments from the lads 😃
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No worries. We may be in the minority, but we are out here. Cheers Wendy. Allan
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I know many say I got your back or got you …
The truth is many will offer testament of valour but when it comes down to the crunch and you are in crisis, You truly find out who is real and who are spineless, gutless pathetic sheep.
Decide are you wolf or sheep and you’re either born one or the other I know what I am “those that bitch n complain take everything for granted fail to realized its because of wolves the Alphas that you are able to take breath into your lungs . The decisions we make there is always recoil effect .
So instead of being ungrateful because others like myself do what you’re incapable of say thank you and be fucking grateful.
Because those that fail the will to act or coward when it calls to testify your life . Alpha always will take a stand and never back down protecting their pack either in Life or Death.
“Strong survive and the weak will perish , Strongest that do persevere will be seared with the deepest scars. ”
https://evolutionofselffeedyourhunger.wordpress.com/2019/07/01/fighting-to-last-breath/
Slainte
Alex
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Nicely put! Yes, people make very strong promises, but until their actions confirm this, I try not to count on people. And thanks for your message – what a shame to miss out on the rugby clinic! 😃
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No worries I have my own back it was me that got myself through the belly of Hell because when I did try to confide in someone for help . I was told to stop telling stories that night I cringing in agonizing realizing that thought me seeing the morning would never come because I would be murder by the one that gave you life and that is all “it” did for me.
Some should never ever be fucking caregiver or nurtured !
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If you want to know more I will share my story with you Wendy
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You can share it here, if you like…
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Okay I will through message have to warned very surreal
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Great to meet you Wendy via Eilidh Horder’s wonderful blog. I look forward to catching your posts. Anita.
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Hi Anita. Nice to have you along for the ride 😆 Yes, her blog is wonderful 💞
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The only power others have over us we have given them. Like planting the seed to let it grow turn that power into your favor and them think all the while it was them.
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Thanks hun. Sometimes, especially for women, there are times when it’s not about having given your power away, but about having had it taken, or never having it in the first place. Sadly this still happens.
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You have the power hun
Always have had it
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Powerful post, thank you!
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Thanks Julie 😃
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I shared your post on my blog. It just keeps pursuing my thoughts. I obviously have some work to do…
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OMG, you’ve made my day 😁 thank you for sharing it 💞
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Beautiful! Thank you for this inspirational post. I felt like this post was for me… ❤️❤️❤️
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Wonderful! It constantly amazes me how the posts in my reader often address the issues of my day, like the blogger knew I needed to hear that message today. I’m so glad I’ve done that for you 😃 Thanks for following, reading and commenting 💖
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Anytime! Be blessed my sweet friend! ❤️
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Thank you 💖
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