Things I’m Not Apologizing For Anymore

I used to explain things that didn’t need explaining.

I’d soften what I wanted.

Try to make it all more palatable.

I thought it was polite.

Or professional.

Or necessary.

But I’m tired.

So here’s a short list of things I’m not apologizing for anymore:

– Wanting quiet over conversation

– Needing more time before I say yes

– Setting boundaries without writing a whole paragraph

– Choosing rest

– Changing my mind

– Not showing up in the way someone expected me to

– Being too soft for some people and too much for others

– Trusting myself even when no one else gets it

That’s not selfishness.

That’s clarity.

What’s something you’re done apologizing for?