Firstly, "My life, my choice."I understand and it's important. But not being intimidated doesn't mean they're worth your time. "Stubbornness" is good sometimes (the "perseverance" style is a virtue), but allowing your behavior to be shaped by a need to push back is a weakness.
My time to waste.
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Secondly, pushing back against anti-social behaviour is who I am...who I have always been.
There was a time when this was a common characteristic of ppl on the spectrum.
It is innate in me, and I am happy to be like this when I chose to be.
Some might go so far to say it is a true unadulterated natural virtue.
Also:
Pushing back against abusive behaviour is not the same as being controlled by that behaviour.
I hope you can see the distinction.
"Know your boundaries."
"Don't let others breach your boundaries."
Stand up for yourself and others where it is appropriate.
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