When someone says I am intimidating, I ask them if they are intimidated instead.

I will never accept responsibility for your weakness.

I am not intimidating.

You are simply intimidated and I can’t help it.

Or when they say I am arrogant.

I know they are bullies who want people to cower and tremble at their voice(s).

Unfortunately, I don’t cower for anyone.

I don’t shrink for you to stand.

So I can’t be responsible for how you perceive me.

Not everyone gets the same version of me.

One person might tell you I’m an amazing beautiful soul.

Another person will say I’m a cold-hearted, snobbish asshole.

Believe them both, I act accordingly

I am a strong woman. I don’t have attitude. I have standards.

If I had been quiet when I had opinions, how would people know who I am?
The reason they knew who I was is because I told them.

Don’t allow people to unburden their weaknesses on you and hold you responsible for their own shortcomings.

If you are intimidated by a young woman’s resolve to be unflinching then, you need to get a grip on yourself.