[vexvelour]

I will give you a perfect example. Myself.

As you know, I am a female. At the age of 16 I lost my only parent, and mother, to heart disease. I had to work and pay the rent/bills and go to a demanding art magnet high school for the years before and after her death. I learned very early how the world worked and what was necessary to continue on. I am a no-bullshit person: I take none and leave none. I became very independant and self-reliant, and guys totally dug me for it. I was not a bitch, I was not a game player. I just want(ed) honest people as my friends because I cannot stand drama, games, bullsh1t, etc.

I don't know what you consider a powerful woman, but because of my past, I come on strong. I am harsh, but I can't help it.

All of us are human. We learn only from our experiences and each of us are different. I don't think categorizing anyone is right, unless you know them personally.

But there are women that are bitches. I think you've confused them with a truly great type of woman.