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Rest in power, #MedodyBeattie. May your memory be a blessing.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/health/melody-beattie-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.2U4.kr76.2qSe_x_kdkCT&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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Apologizing and making amends is important… when we’ve actually done something wrong.

Setting boundaries is not doing something wrong!!

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Do you know what’s scarier than saying no? Saying yes so many times that you forget who you are.

You never have to apologize for setting boundaries. But if you ever doubt yourself – here are a few boundaries you should never feel the need to apologize for:

Saying no, even when others want to hear yes

Feeling the way you do – even if someone thinks you're "overreacting"

"No" is a complete sentence. Period. But isn’t it fascinating how some people hear “convince me” when you say “no”?
Swipe for five crystal-clear phrases to help you stand firm when someone tries to turn your no into a maybe.

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NO. No. Nooo. How many times do I have to say it?

Sound familiar? You say no – but the person in front of you acts like you just said “maybe”? Here are five crystal-clear phrases to use when someone refuses to take your no seriously:

I’ve already said no, and I need you to respect that.

My decision is final, even if you don’t agree.

It's okay to set boundaries with friends ❤️

Worrying about how others might react to your boundaries is completely normal. But instead of expecting a negative response, consider the possibility that your friend will listen and respect what you need.

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Boundaries aren’t about controlling others—they’re about protecting your peace, even when emotions run high.

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6 signs you're in a healthy conversation - or getting hit with emotional dumping

We need people in our lives with whom we can be honest and open. People we turn to when we need emotional support. Not dumping our emotions on others doesn’t mean we should bottle things up and handle everything alone. We all need healthy conversations that help us process our feelings and eventually move forward.

Sometimes, we confuse emotional dumping with intimacy and openness, but in reality, it offers neither support, energy, nor connection.

Emotional dumping
The person blames everything and everyone else The person overwhelms the listener with multiple problems The person only sees everyone else’s mistakes The person sees themselves as a victim in every situation The person rejects, defends, and explains away feedback The person focuses only on the problem

COVERT NARCISSISM IS SO HARD TO SEE #narcissism #codependencyrecovery
This introvertive form of narcissism, called covert narcissism, may cause people to be more sensitive to criticism, have difficulty fitting in and become self-deprecating in an attempt to garner attention from others. Covert narcissists may also be more prone to social anxiety, passive-aggressive behavior and exacting revenge on others when they’re backed into a corner. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/covert-narcissism/

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A little lesson on setting boundaries...#codependencyrecovery #boundaries #abuse

Much of my work with clients involves teaching how to set boundaries with others. This is a very difficult thing to learn and a difficult thing to teach as it requires a lot of patience on the part of the coach as well as the learner.

https://mhappenow.blogspot.com/2022/12/learning-to-set-boundaries-its-process.html

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