REAL MEN ROCK!

I just wanted to clarify certain statements I might not have made as clear as I would have liked in my rant about weak little boys pretending to be big strong men.

I thank you all for your feedback and absolutely encourage everyone sharing their thoughts whether you agree with my perspective or not.

First off, I LOVE MEN! MEN ROCK AND ARE NECESSARY!
Despite the need of some to categorize my diatribe as an anti-man rant, I love men, but have to admit I'm tired of having to fill the male role for those that have not done their part.

Secondly, if in fact I didn't make it clear that I was not talking about ALL men, let me do this now.......
Yes, I was talking about MOST men. Come on, let's face it, MOST of every group is bad/complacent/lazy/irresponsible and cowardly. Even women. (Don't worry guys, I have one coming for them too.)

The fact remains that what I said about the power structure being dominated by males is in fact true (please prove me otherwise) and I think it is time to clearly look at this illusory structure that is obviously failing, and has been so for so long.

Do I believe women are more important than men? Nope. Was I harsh? Yes. Sometimes it takes bold statements to get people to look at the issues.
Both sexes and energies are necessary and desired in my world.

Was I angry? Yes, but I did not mean any personal affronts to anyone other than the people I was specifically talking about...the people who in fact are guilty of the situations I talked about.

As I expected the REAL men did not have a problem with my feelings. Why? Because they ARE REAL MEN and knew that I was not talking about them. And they have the ability to agree to disagree if in fact they did not like what I was saying. They also knew that they could disagree with me freely and I would still respect them regardless.

The truth is, all of the situations I wrote about were in fact real life stories. And it was all perpetrated by men, so that's my reality. Take it or leave it. No one has to agree with everything I say, in fact if you did, that would be quite boring! Who wants a bunch of little Christies' running around repeating the same things?!?!? Certainly not me. Not only would that be boring, we would have nothing to talk about, which means that change would be impossible...and I wouldn't be able to learn anything, which would really suck...for all of us.

Yes, I want to push the boundaries, yes I would like to stretch your minds, but I also appreciate these things in my own life, so PLEASE feel free to stretch my mind and expand my reality.

We are all students and teachers of each other. Empathy and compassion are lacking in our society. Is it all men's fault? Well, I'm afraid to say, NO! In fact, women are just as guilty for this separation and loss of equality.

Women with a backbone are also very rare and I will be confronting that issue very soon.

Come on Christie, lighten up, is this really necessary? Maybe not for you, but for me it most certainly is!

Would you believe that I have always had a fear of writing because I was afraid of what others would think or say? Would you believe that I was that woman that cowered in fear most of her life and gave in to these abusive males because I accepted the status quo and gave up my own authority? Just me giving in to the fear of the male domination makes me just as guilty as the rest. The fact that I was afraid for all these years to express myself and share my feelings proves that I am also one of the women to be blamed for the imbalance in society.

Yup, I'm just as guilty as anyone else and I'm not afraid to say it. Acknowledging our weaknesses is the first step to healing.

I can guarantee that not one man I wrote that blog about responded or even read it.

So to those of you who were threatened by what I wrote, perhaps it is time to check your own life...
Are you like one of the men I described?
Are you true to your word, your ideals, your heart, your family, your values, your soul?
If so, why would my words mean a thing to you?

I would like to honor the beautiful, amazing and strong REAL men who have not only contributed to the fullness and enrichment of my life, but those unrecognized men that go about their daily business taking care of their responsibilities and staying true to their heart with honor and integrity.

The truth is, I would not be here today without these men. I am forever grateful for all of you and your contributions to humanity, your family and your community.

Thank you again for allowing me to express my thought and for all your feedback, encouragement and understanding for my own shortcomings.