I once heard someone say that complaining women tend to be controlling women. What I think they meant was, we often complain about what we can’t control.
“Ugh the weather is so gross today.”
“I
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Awareness
Learn about codependency, styles of
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Sometimes things don’t work out for a reason.
Recently, I told an acquaintance no.
Well, not initially. I had told her I could do something, only later to realize, I actually couldn’t. I had to pull out on a commitment I made to her to help
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You don’t have to “get over it.”
You may not be over that thing. That time. That issue. That’s okay. You may not be done processing the hurt, disappointment or betrayal. Maybe you haven’t moved on, but you can still start to:
If
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Are friendships with other women hard for you?
Me too. This is what I have learned. Not every friend you have is going to be a good friend. Some will enter your life, and some will stay. Others won’t. That is okay.
There are a few red flags to
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That boundary isn’t a demand.
We don’t share a boundary because we want control. We share a boundary because we have surrendered control. We accept our relationships as they are, no more, no less. Communicating a healthy a
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Have You Ever Felt Unsafe?
Being in a rush is a symptom of not feeling safe. Many women don’t consider this, however. Why? Because we live in a society where being busy is rewarded. “Wow, look at all you got done!” Or “I can’t
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Are distractions ever good for me?
The easiest way to distract from fixing your own life, is to try and fix someone else’s.
Distraction has been used for decades as a tool to manage pain. It modifies your perception of it—
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Are you caught in the loop around?
I coined the term “loop around” to reflect that moment just after you communicated a boundary.
It can feel overwhelming. Scary. And boy is it quiet. Cricket quiet.
You may stare at your phone or
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