I am a 48-year-old woman, and it recently occurred to me, like a bolt of lightning, that I am not able to be assertive. I cannot strike a balance between standing up for what I feel is right and managing the compromises needed in life.
I’ve just come back emotionally drained (again) from a long weekend with my in-laws, having spent the entire time keeping a lid on my feelings in the interests of everyone getting on.
