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To the Cowards Who Talk Behind Our Backs

You're behind me for a reason: I'm better than you

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To the Cowards Who Talk Behind Our Backs
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I know people talk about me behind my back. Many times I've overheard the talk, many times I've suspected it, and many times I've been told about it. Sometimes it hurts, sometimes it doesn't. And I know I'm not the only one who feels the same. People talk. What can you do? And a lot of the time, you'll hear people say, "Who cares what they think? Why do you listen? Don't give them the power of satisfaction!" Yes, this all true, but I have another wise phrase for you to hear: Screw! Those! Cowards!

Very recently I learned that a certain group of people, and a very specific person, has been blabbing their mouth about me to her friends. Listen, lady, I know that I'm a fantastic, intelligent, beautiful, funny, and kind girl. I know that I have a huge group of family and friends who stand beside me. And I know that you're nothing more than a rude, stuck-up coward who has nothing better to do or talk about than rumors about me.

Really? Do people have nothing else better to talk about than others? Yes, we all talk about people. But you don't hear me going around campus, going around social media, or going around family parties and dragging specific people down. You don't hear me intentionally making up hurtful phrases about a certain person (or a certain group of people), knowing fully well that it's wrong. I gossip a lot, I'll be the first one to admit that. But I know boundaries. And I never intend to hurt someone.

You have nothing better to do than bring up my name into your conversations. Don't like me? Don't talk about me. Have a problem with me? Say it to my face. Don't sneak around and tell your group of acquaintances lies about me so that you feel important and mighty. The truth of the matter is, you're scum. You're not a fun person to be around.

You're a coward because you pick on others to try and make yourself feel good. You're a fake person, and quite frankly a fake friend. You must be really insecure and miserable, too. Because if you have the energy and the breath to talk about me and my life, then you must have nothing positive or fun going on in yours.

The truth of the matter is, I'm a strong and blessed young woman. I have so much good and happiness in my life. And I don't need any negativity or fakeness included. So good for you, Madame Coward, for stirring up lies and drama about me and my life. I hope you feel proud. I wonder what your parents would think. Karma's a b*tch, and pretty soon you'll be slapped in the face with all the karma you deserve.

If someone talks about you behind your back, don't let it bother you. Because the truth of the matter is, they have no value in your life. Even though words are powerful and hurtful, their words shouldn't mean a thing to you. Screw them. Keep living your life and move on. Surround yourself with the people who matter. I do, and I couldn't be happier.

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