Girls are constantly being labeled. Throughout a girl's life, she will be called things such as a slut, a bitch, needy, annoying, and so much more. It's time to end the labels. It's time to be who you want to be and not have to worry about being labeled. Here's for all those girls who are or will be labeled in their lifetimes. You are so much more than what people see.

I am a girl, but I am not…

1. Afraid to speak my mind.

No, I am not afraid to tell you when you are wrong or to speak up when I know better. I am independent and strong enough not to stay quiet when I have something to say.

2. “Just PMSing.”

Every time I’m upset or mad, I am not on my period. It’s not a funny joke, and I am allowed to have feelings without it being due to PMS.

3. Aiming for societies standards of beauty.

I do not aspire to be the girls in the magazines. I will not starve myself for a thin waist like the models. I am content with who I am and the way I look.

4. Limited to certain jobs.

I am not limited to being a stay at home mom, although that is a hard task in itself. I will not be responsible for all cleaning and cooking just because I am a woman; I will work long and hard days if that is what I want to do. I can aspire to any profession.

5. Weak.

I may not look strong, but I am. I may cry when I get upset, but do not mistake those tears for weakness.

6. Trying to impress men.

I may dress up, put makeup on, buy new clothes or new perfume, but it is not to impress men. It’s for myself.

7. Easy.

Just because you have heard certain things does not mean I am a slut. Just because I have had a few boyfriends does not mean that I should think of myself as easy.

8. A sex object.

No one can use me for my body. I am my own person and have a right to say no.

9. Inferior.

Despite what you think, being a woman does not make me inferior. In most cases, I am superior.

10. Any less intelligent than a man.

Do not think that just because I am a woman that I am not intelligent. I may say some stupid things, but I can also have an hour-long discussion with you on just about any subject.

11. Defined by my appearance.

I may not be a size 0 in jeans, but trust me, that is not what is important. I may not have thick, luscious hair, but I am content with what I do have. I do not need to be someone else’s version of “beautiful” in order to recognize the beauty within myself.

12. In need of a man to rely on.

I am not dependent on anyone or anything. I do not need a significant other in order to feel whole. I am my own person and independent.

I am a girl, and I am living above your stereotypes.