Time To Take A Stand
The two female employees kept gazing up and down accusingly at Madelyn. She made a point of looking at them in response. Madelyn knew that if this had happened several years before, she would not have stood up for herself since she was simply too shy, but things were different today.
Standing Up For Herself
Madelyn realized she needed to take a stand. They were singling her out despite the fact that they had no solid reason. Unfortunately for them, she had developed a strong sense of self-assurance that would not be easily shaken. She hoped to develop long-lasting confidence.