In many moments some persons aren't just mean, they're disrespectful. Growing up I was always told to "Stay out big people business" and "Never disrespect your elders". And as a child I always questioned why, nit because I wanted to be disrespectful but why was it ok for others to be towards me and I just simple stood there and took it. As a grew older and began to form my our personality and identity I saw the cracks within many statements that were made to me as a child with emphasis of "Holding your tongue".
“Staying silent is like a slow growing cancer to the soul and a trait of a true coward. There is nothing intelligent about not standing up for yourself. You may not win every battle. However, everyone will at least know what you stood for—YOU.”