Oh, Honey: Sue Me
posted by Kayla Mady | May 3, 2024 | In OpinionI’m letting myself be happy. Call the police, the S.W.A.T., the military– call someone. The world is ending… in a totally dramatic, but not really, way.
I’m just kidding. I’ve reached a new level of self-worth, and it is showing. When you feel like your life is brighter, you will notice more people have stupid opinions to share. Your shoulders will feel lighter but heavier simultaneously because those around you feel the need to ruin your parade.
Let me tell you something: the truth and the solution come from within you. They are not provided by anyone else; only you know what will make you happy, satisfied, and content.
Let me also point out that if everyone tells you something is a mistake, that is for YOU to find out and YOU to determine. We can’t get anywhere in life without making a few mistakes. And honey, if that mistake makes you feel good… then let it run its course.
We are all collectively smart enough to know when a mistake isn’t worth making. We all collectively know the difference between a mistake and something brand new, and we all collectively know that OUR happiness and OUR opinions should rise above everyone else’s
You are a beautiful, confident woman making her way through life. You are not a beautiful, confident woman who lets others pick and choose what you do in your life. Always remember that.
You will know whose opinions matter and whose don’t, and you will know whether to end something or keep it going.
In this life, I don’t think you can afford to pass up the things that take you closer to finding your self-worth, whether it be a person, a job, a dream, whatever it is. Even if it’s a mistake you must make, at least in the end, you can say, “You know, at least I did that.” It was your choice to make and your lesson to learn.
And while you are at it, never, and I mean never, let someone tell you that you are “A part of the problem.” Baby girl, if you genuinely are a part of whatever problem they are referring to, at least strut that catwalk. Always wear your designer decisions loudly and proudly.
If you feel good, you can rest assured that I (your favorite writer) support you. If it turns out to be a mistake, the people who love you won’t throw it in your face. They will just be there to catch you when you fall.
So, sue me for being happy. Sue me for not settling for anything that looks at me like a game, for remembering my self-worth, for wanting to do something that makes me feel good, and for remembering that it’s okay not to know what I’m doing.
Sue me because I believe you should prioritize yourself, make your own mistakes, make your own decisions, and make your life worthwhile.
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