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I Refuse To Apologize For Who I Am

I'm sorry, but I won't.

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I was put on this earth for a reason. I have a purpose. I am living my life to determine and seek my purpose one day at a time. However, as all humans, I make mistakes. Mistakes are okay, just apologize and move on.

I am one who apologizes when I need to. Sometimes, I feel like I am even too apologetic in certain situations.

But, I will never ever apologize for being me.

We live in such a hostile environment where judgemental people rule the streets. Constantly, people are being judged for who they are, myself included. I should not have to feel guilty or feel miserable for being who I am because of comments that flood my head from irrational, foolish, and absurd people.

We as people struggle in life because we care too much about what others think. Society sets very high expectations that we feel we need to live by. Honestly, screw these standards. These standards do not define me. If you don't like me, bye Felica. Please walk out of my life because your negative comments are doing nothing other than making you look bad.

I have confidence in myself and who I am. You should too. Confidence is key. I will no longer apologize for who I am just because someone doesn't like me. I like me and that is all that matters. This perception of self-doubt has to end. We are all different and we all matter.

I will never apologize for who I am. And neither should you.

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