Advice from a small town girl

Well.

I got carried away.

Miss Smarty-Pants, having so much fun and getting lots of positive feedback from her friends, has put her foot in it.

You all know how it feels when you are attacked. A rush of adrenaline hits your system, causing your heart and respiration rates to increase. You may even feel a flutter in your digestive tract. It’s all a part of the “fight or flight” response. You can stand your ground and bare your teeth and take the chance of getting hurt. You can run away and hope the attacker will not catch you. Or you can “freeze” and try to be invisible.

I plan on standing my g...