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The Strange Guilt of Having Needs
One night at dinner, I found myself apologizing for something I didn’t do—and it made me realize how often I treat my own needs like something to be ashamed of. What followed wasn’t…
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Boundaries Are Self-Care: Learning to Say No Without Guilt
For the longest time, I thought saying “yes” was kindness. That being available, helpful, and agreeable made me a good person. I never wanted to be a disappointment to people. It’s naturally in my nature…
