Boundaries With Family Expectations
Family expectations can be heavy. Sometimes they are spoken clearly. Sometimes they are not spoken at all, but everyone still knows they are there. Show up.Keep quiet.Do not talk about…
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When Your Yes Is Really Fear
Not every yes is honest. Sometimes yes means, “I want to.” Sometimes yes means, “This matters to me.” Sometimes yes means, “I have the capacity.” But sometimes yes means, “I…
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Boundaries With Your Phone
Sometimes the boundary you need is not with a person. Sometimes it is with your phone. The constant buzzing.The unread messages.The notifications.The pressure to answer quickly.The feeling that everyone should…
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When Silence Becomes a Boundary
There are times when speaking up matters. There are times when truth needs to be said clearly. There are times when silence can become avoidance, fear, or people-pleasing. But there…
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Boundaries With People You Love
Setting boundaries with strangers is one thing. Setting boundaries with people you love is another thing entirely. It feels different when the person on the other side of the boundary…