FINALLY FINDING MY BACKBONE AGAIN

I was bullied all through out my life, and in high school I realized my self worth, dropped all the shitty friends I had, and rode out the last two years solo, getting my life on track and learning who I was. I was strong, independent, fearless and ready to defend myself in a heartbeat. Past forward 2 years after high school I've been dating a guy for a while now and I guess I let him "wear the pants" and I feel like I've let myself down, taking on the role of a female who is easy going and doesn't care, as long as im happy and so is my man. But I'm slowly realizing who I am again- a NO BULLSHIT type of gal. I'm tired of laying low, and I'm tired of being a passenger seat driver. I'm gaining strength back and I love it, however I know things might get shaken up.