Strident
The word reverberates in my mind
I’m not really offended about being called strident
I’ve been called worse
Believe me
Bitch and I are old, old friends
Fucking dyke doesn’t even raise my eyebrow anymore
My grandmother used to call me hard-headed with affection
At least
I think that was affection
Strong Personality
Came up once or twice in grad school
Well, maybe more than once or twice
I guess my classmates didn’t know many women’s college graduates
I just think its fascinating that the English language
Contains a derogatory word
Used almost exclusively
To refer women who loudly tell their truth
© 2017 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All rights Reserved
Brave & Reckless 
Excellent and, unfortunately, true.
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Some things change with time– this not so much.
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Ah yes, these insults. I think the real meaning of strident is “the hearer can’t tolerate to listen to spoken truths.”
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Exactly!
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I don’t know how, people always seem to hate women who talk straight and honest. I can relate to your post.
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Women speaking truth does seem to make others nervous
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I smiled all the way through this! I love it.
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I’m so glad!
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beautifully understated
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Thank you.
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