1. They decide to be strong

Diane von FurstenbergIn this life, there isn't a one among us who will not experience fear, anxiety, insecurity and all kinds of other “negative” emotions that can - and will - tear us down if we allow them to. Strong women have chosen to make the powerful decision to fully commit to themselves for the long haul, come what may. They truly embrace the idea that they will never give anything (or anyone) the power to break them. [Photo via @glamsquad713]
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