Sometimes life requires you to be a bad ass broad. As in, take a look at the craziness surrounding you, pull that shit together, and HANDLE IT.
Who is the Bad Ass Broad?
She doesn’t tolerate drama, whether it’s her own or another’s. She lives in the real world, so there is always going to be craziness to contend with. But she recognizes it early and pulls the plug.
She’s self-possessed and commands her space in the room. Her confidence is strong, but quiet. She’s not a loud mouth. She takes a compliment and looks you in the eye when you’re giving it.
She’s an observer more than a talker, acutely aware of her surroundings. She uses the information to her advantage.
She doesn’t talk badly about other people, and while that sounds really angelic, she knows it will be traced right back to her and prizes her hard-earned credibility.
She enjoys a good stiff drink, but never forgets that the sun will rise tomorrow and require her full strength and sobriety.
She’s not threatened by other women. As a matter of fact, she’s the first to tell a stranger how pretty she looks, or congratulate a friend on her new promotion. She feels energized by other women’s successes.
She is discerning about what comes out of her mouth. She doesn’t blab about family drama, new beaus, possible lay-offs, or her own marriage issues. She has a few confidants, and they’ve earned her trust. She waits things out to see how they will settle before she goes into details with the general public. She knows she will rise above any situation and has no interest in ruining the reputations of others.
A bad ass broad is not afraid of hard work. She rolls up her sleeves and gets to it. She doesn’t bitch about it, and she doesn’t wait for someone else to do it. She doesn’t let herself be distracted, and is very aware that resistance is a cunning enemy. Resistance being: fear, self-doubt, procrastination, addiction, distraction, narcissism, self-loathing, and perfectionism.
A bad ass broad does not get involved with someone else’s man. Period. End of story. She has a memory of how that went down and has learned from her mistakes.
A bad ass broad is not a loud mouth, gossip, or a bitch. She doesn’t throw her weight around, get loud and demanding, or act like she’s better than everyone. She lets her actions speak for themselves, which saves her of a bunch of vapid talking.
The fiercest thing about a bad ass broad is her ability to extricate herself from a situation that isn’t working. Once aware of her mistake, she will snap her wallet closed, snap her knees together, snap her heart out of hypnosis and head out with a swiftness that will suck the very oxygen from your lungs.
A bad ass broad values freedom, and sometimes does things unconventionally to afford her the highest measure of it. She takes big risks because she is willing to be her own rescue if things don’t work out. She has survived numerous personal plot twists, and can take what’s handed to her without blaming others.
A bad ass broad is MADE, not born. She’s a sinner with the heart of a saint. She’s been trespassed against, and she’s done some trespassing of her own. But at some point she drew a line in the sand, stopped the drama, and took back the wheel.
She’s in charge of her life. She can take the heat. She’ll empty the gun if she has to. She handles business.
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Comments
Sharon
Stephanie, How do you write like this… I love everything about you and how you express each and every emotion it’s simply Amazing and so Profound… Keep up the great work. I am so thankful someone shared your blog with me… Sincerely, Sharon Adams a kick ass broad .. =)
Steph
Sharon! Thank you for your kind words =)
I just write from my heart and it is lovely to hear that my words resonate with you. It is always my aim to encourage hearts, and most of all, help my readers feel hat they are seen, heard, and gotten.
I’m truly glad you are here! Keep shining bright and keep in touch! xo
Love, Stephanie
Kim
Oh, Stephanie…how is it that I always seem to receive your messages the exact days I need them the most? I drew that line in the sand this week, kicked drama back across the alley (where he actually lives, believe it or not! :p) and have the wheel firmly in hand again – but REALLY needed these words to soothe my heart and reassure my self-doubting, over-thinking brain. Thankful many, many times over I found your website months ago…
Crazy about you, Lady! xoxo
Jennifer Hudgins
Love you Love you Love you….my Soul Sista from anotha mista! XO jeN
David Stehle
A Bad Ass Broad? Oh hell yeah! That’s my kind of woman!
Dave
Awesome post, strong is a understatement. My wife’s cousin shared your post on Face Book, I’m glad he did. I’m going to need to explore your blog some more.
Thanks for the post and did mention strong!
Mary Wilson
Wow! Like the attitude!