The last couple of weeks, I have been trying to work on not being a vulnerable, dorrmat type of person. Im going to quit waiting on people hand and foot (Especially the ones who are able to get there own stuff.) If someone says something mean to me, im going to respond back if it truly offends me. I want to learn how to have more of a backbone and learn how to say NO more. If anybody has any advice on this subject, please let me know. Thank you.

It's never easy to change who you are. Usually it takes an incident or two to wake that person up. I would suggest being more assertive. Show people that you will not take crap from anybody. Put your foot down and say no once and awhile. Always defend yourself, NEVER let anybody put you down. Strength builds character.