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We attempt to advocate the very best for ourselves, and that includes setting boundaries.

But, ever so often, someone takes their time to hurl poo in our direction. It’s disgusting, and truly must be handled.

But maybe not so hands on?

It was beautiful yesterday, and I took my boys for a walk. I took a break from my wigs and wore my natural curls. I loved how well they came out with the defining jelly I used. Taking a break helps alleviate the stress behind feeling like I need to look my very best.

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I am aware that because I am tall, I am often eye catching. Generally, I am complimented. When I tell you how disappointed I was to hear children speaking poorly of an adult, I’m not sure you could even fathom it. Not because they hurt my feelings, I was shocked at the need for an eight year old girl to lash out. She said it as loudly as she could -“is that a man!” She knew I could hear her, I ignored it. My first thought was – what the hell is going on at home?

That is sad, and what seems to be the state of the entire world – and this is where we don’t through shit back. Was I offended? No, it’s a kid. I was, however, curious as to why her parents raised her to act that way. I never insulted adults as a child, out of respect and for no other reason.

If it were someone else, they would have filmed her on camera arguing and probably going further with her parents. She wanted the attention, sadly, only eight and projection speaks volumes of her living situation.

Instead, I said…that is really sad.

We need to know when to defend ourselves, and when to stand up. Some fights test our patience while others test our wit. You’ll find adults just like this little girl where you really should simply just walk away.

Because shit does hit the fan in most cases.