The term “bitch” brings a lot of emotions and negative connotations with it. In my opinion, the word bitch is used on women who are starting to say no to things they would previously agree on. The women who are called bitches are speaking up on issues where they would once practice compliance. We should not be afraid of this word; it is how we as a society perceive successful women. For example, the character of Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada. She is assertive, rude, and lets her opinion be heard. We love to hate her. She teaches us to not be afraid of the word “no.” It allows us to communicate what our best interests are. There should be no shame in clearly communicating what you want and what you don’t want.
There is a certain mood associated with assertive, successful women. They do not care what people think about them. They are able to speak their mind freely, and they are not fake. Why can’t we all be like this? We all have an ability to have the freedom to be ourselves. Saying no to people gives you time and energy to do the things you love and are most passionate about.
My advice? Next time someone calls you a bitch, thank them. Have pride in the fact that you value yourself and don’t allow yourself to be walked all over on. Don’t be afraid to tell people what they need to hear. We all need a little bitch in our lives who will tell us that our hair looks heinous or that our boyfriend is an idiot. We hate it, but we appreciate it. See the light in self-empowerment and don’t be ashamed in putting your needs above others.