I'm sorry but what do ya'll consider a "strong FL"? someone that can wield a sword?????

I think they wanted independent woman who would kick ass of a man who hurt her, (it is okey i like characters like that as well) but she is instead a woman who fell in love hard and could move on with this relationship despite the fact he hurt her before.
Strong FL comes in different ways how to be strong.

I agree. I LOVE a physically strong FL but there's so many ways you can be strong. It's annoying when dumbos call FLs like these weak, even FLs who show signs of trauma.