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WomensStuff, how easy is it for you to be assertive?
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I reffed hockey for over a decade starting at 13, so in a prime developmental phase of my life, which i think is the reason i have an easier time asserting myself to men (i had to deal with being in a position of authority over stupid middle-aged coaches who thought they could intimidate me). Literally I just had practice and training, I am no more capable of assertion than any other woman.
That being said, I hope we keep supporting one another and building each other's confidence in self-assertion and self-advocacy, because it is far too difficult for most women considering how we are socialized.
That's an interesting path. You had actual authority over men starting at 13. That's GREAT practice!
It really was. I'd recommend it to anyone tbh, plus having some economic freedom that young was wonderful.