No, I will not hold your hand all the damn time. It’s important each of us learn to fend for ourselves.
No, I will not let your sourpuss, nitpicky attitude mar something beautiful.
No, I will not always do what you want me to do if it makes you happy and me miserable. Sometimes, yes. But not all the time.
No, I will not let you bully me or my husband or my friends or anyone else I care about. I’m beyond feeling sorry for you and now I’m fighting to (a) win and (b) see you lose.
No, I will not put up all the Christmas decorations this year. When your husband works a shit-ton during December and you’re the one doing all the work, it’s not that awesome. But maybe I’ll put up a little something for the in-laws when they visit.
No, I cannot forgive you right now for the way you made me feel. Forgiveness will come eventually, but I don’t know when that will be. Right now I need time and space.
No, I’m not sorry for often saying no. I’m not a yes woman. Never have been, never will be, and I will never, ever apologize for being me.
