I can relate to this so much. I keep having to remind myself that I'm not a bad person for standing up for myself.

thank you for sharing your thoughts!! i hear you. the intention isn't to seem bad. i've learned that, when you are standing up for yourself, even if the person didn't mean to hurt you, it's always worth it to let them know you felt, honoring your boundaries. the ant on the story did that, but on her own insect way, haha.