Don't underestimate me. Looks are deceiving. Don't judge a book by its cover; it's always the quiet ones. It's always the ones that mind their own business and avoid confrontation. It's the ones who sit and ponder and walk through their lives with a brave smile.

But I am a warrior.

I've been walked over, spit on and kicked while I was down.

But when I get up, I get up swinging.

If you kick me when I am down, run away before I get back up. Or you'll be sorry.

My whole life I have been seen as the passive one, the one who takes anyone's blows to my pride, self-esteem, and joy but won't confront them because my "heart is too big". Yes, my heart may be a bit too big and understanding but only a to a certain extent. I have been underrated and underestimated for far too long now.

"Cheat me once, shame on you. Cheat me twice, shame on me." Cheat me a third time, run.

I don't mean I will beat you up or anything crazy, but I will get up stronger and fiercer than I was before.

So don't underestimate me.

I am stronger than you think, I am braver than you could ever fathom. After all, I have been through I have an arsenal of wisdom at my disposal and I am not afraid to use it.

And trust me, I will.

No, I don't want revenge nor do I seek it. But don't underestimate me. Because I always get the last word; karma works in beautiful ways.

I am more confident than I show, despite how insecure I am. Counterproductive? Definitely. But it's who I am. And it's nothing to be ashamed of.

Weaknesses aren't necessarily bad things. Knowing what you're strengths and weaknesses can be the difference between success and failure. So do not confuse my weaknesses with faults or flaws.

I don't look like much, but I am a warrior.

As an adult, I am over the drama. I am over the games. And I am done with the disrespect.

Don't underestimate me.