tired of being a doormat

I am often seen as a pushover. My friends say I let everyone walk all over me. (Which I usually do). But today, I think I have had the last straw. I go out of my way to be kind to others. And I always try to put myself in other people's shoes. But no more.

It is one thing to mess with me but when someone messes with one of my kids, that is different. It has given me the wakeup call I need!

Sorry had to rant. My stress and anger is causing my head pain to sky rocket.

For what it is worth, I say, good for you! I hope this particular person learns a good lesson. Whether she's a push over or not, you just don't mess with a woman's children!

Feel better!

You rant away. It is cathartic. Better out than in as Granny said.
I am far from a pushover, but I try to stay as placid as possible for my head's sake.
But where my kids are concerned I am right with you.
One of my kid's teachers once commented to her.
"She is really there for you, your mum isn't she?"
Indeed I was and still am even though they are all grown up.

Sorry someone pushed you so hard, but as you say if it was the wake up you think you needed.
Way to go!!!

Fighting for your kids is every mother's instict, but fighting to be treated decently it your right. You are a woman, and you deserves to be treated well.

Get a habit of answering people back if they don't - they will soon learn that you are new person, new you, and they will soon realise that you deserve to be treated with respect.

Do not let anyone walk over you, not even your children (besides, it would be bad for them). Soft parents, make bad parents.
Kind but frim, is the best policy, always.

Senna

Good for you, Kiddo!

Risa

Good job, Just. My son affectionately calls me "Mama Bear". But, it goes both ways, HE doesn't mess with Mama Bear either!