Ladies, I've been a long time FDS reader of around 2 years (applied for Reddit flare just before we left the sub). Anyways, I wanted to share a success story!
This evening, I was enjoying my city solo. The sun was setting and it was a gorgeous pinky purple sky with a crescent moon, just beautiful. I'd left up the mini spa where I'd spent time with two of my friends and was cycling and also dreamily sitting by the water for a while, before I decided to grab a falafel and a smoothie and head home.
Anyways, in the falafel place, this random scrote approached me. Out of the blue, he asked me, "so.... do you have far to travel on your bicycle home?". Ladies, I did NOT know this man had even seen me on my bicycle - so he must've been watching me. In this moment, my first thought was FDS 🤣 (A) Never tell a man your address (aka where I was cycling home to) and (B) You don't owe a random l person your time! I blanked that scrote, I looked at him and said absolutely nothing! After an awkward silence, he says "sorry to disturb your evening" and we each order our falafels in silence.
Ladies, they believe you owe them your time, smiles, attention, energy and peace ✌️🕊️ You don't. It felt incredible. No losing my calm, zen mood after the mini spa, I had the space and time to respond.
I absolutely wouldn't have done this pre-FDS. Even until recently I had a strong fawn/ people pleasing tendency. I.e. would feel obligated to talk to someone if they approached me, to jUsT Be KiNd... No more.
I want to say a huge THANK YOU 👑 Queens. FDS has played a big role in my life, not tolerating entitled males, and asserting boundaries. Remember, you owe the random street scrotes nada!
Hope you're having lovely weekends ladies 👑 Be safe and well out there!
I absolutely love this post. The title, the imagery, the queen energy - everything. Just perfect. 🌅 🌙 👑
YES, be so selective with your time, energy and kindness!
I love this. The best response you could have given. Indifference. Silence. Blank stare. I’ll have to remember this for next time
Woohoo! Go you! It’s really next-level when you can instinctively respond this way
Blanking is absolutely satisfying :D
Good for you! I haven't drawn outside in nearly a decade, because random men would always think they were entitled to make me stop and talk to them instead (why do scrotes hate to see women doing things?) This is a good approach to take.
Love your response!!
At the same time what is wrong with this guy! That's such a weird creepy way to approach a woman.
Lmao yup just don't even dignify that shit with a response
I too struggle with people pleasing! I am so glad you're free of it sis!
I too struggle with people pleasing! I am so glad you're free of it sis!
I 🌄 ❤️ your profile picture 😊
Thank you 😊🙏❤️