“Empowered Women 101: If they made you an option you will always be an option vs. the person they really wanted. Don't ever settle for someone that makes you go through hell only to stay with you because they don't have the confidence to go get what they really want. Fear will always follow your rule…”— Shannon L. Alder, cottagegardenliving.wordpress.comTagged: Fierce Women, Strong Women, Empowered Women, Fear, Following The Rules