I want to start by saying Sorry not Sorry.

I'm not sorry that I speak my mind, that I voice my opinion.

I'm not sorry that I stick up for myself and for others.

I'm not sorry that I will not be walked all over, that I know when to say no.

In today's pop culture I would be categorized as someone with; No Filter, Sassy, Ballsy, Saucy, etc. Now this could be looked at as either a "You go girl!" moment or a "Who does she think she is?" moment. But I refuse to apologize for either.

I know the difference between being respectful and being disrespectful when speaking towards someone. The problem I think people have is that they find it disrespectful if they disagree with what you say to them or feel as though you should not be speaking up at all.

I encourage others who feel as though you're always told that you are rude or disrespectful for having an opinion or for speaking your mind to ask, "What was rude?" Most of the time you cannot get an answer.

Do not be sorry because others cannot handle the truth.

Do not be sorry because others cannot accept their faults.

Do not be sorry because you will not allow others to mistreat you.

Only be sorry because others have nothing better to do but try to silence you.

As long as you are not bashing someone or being blatantly rude, then never should you hesitate to say 'Hey, but I don't think so". Stand up for yourself and for the ones around you who have not yet found their voice.

Say whats on your mind, what bothers you, what enlightens you.

And DO NOT apologize for it.

EVER.