IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU FEEL MOST UNDERESTIMATED?

“I DIDN’T KNOW YOU WERE SMART!”

That was said by a mom who was SHOCKED that I was graduating 4th in my high school class (a comment that wasn’t the 1st and was far from the last).

I’m naturally blonde, only 5ft tall and SO shy... so I’m constantly underestimated as a weak, “ditzy blonde”. Soooo I’ve spent my entire life striving to prove that I’m smart and capable.

It’s a wound I’m constantly caring for. Even though I know other people’s judgments aren’t my problem, it sucks to be seen as a child or ditzy when 1. I can’t help my height, and 2. I work SO hard and I’ve invested SO much into my education and expertise

What kind of insecurities do you armor up for?? That armor is HEAVY, isn’t it?! It gets exhausting!

Since I can’t control how other people think or act, I’ve decided to be the change…

I wanna be the kinda person people can shed their armor around.

So if you’re just TIRED of wearing and carrying it - I see you. I get it. If you need a break from the heavy load, come sit with me. You don’t need it here <3

B Strong, B Well, B Bold,

Cassie B.