boundaries
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Healed People, Heal People: Dating After Doing the Work
There’s a saying floating around these days: “Healed people, heal people.” And listen—there’s a reason it’s trending. In a world where dating apps feel more like vending machines and red flags are often disguised as “quirky traits,” healing before (or while) dating is a full-blown game changer. 💔 The Old…
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Why Are You Looking Through My Phone? (And Other Boundary-Busting Behaviors We Need to Talk About)
Alright, friends. Pull up a chair, pour a cup of tea—or wine, I’m not judging—and let’s talk about something that’s been on my heart (and my lock screen): privacy in relationships. More specifically—when someone goes through your phone without asking. Now, I don’t care if you’re married, dating, engaged, divorced-but-still-talking,…
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s the Secret Sauce to Mental Wellness
Mental Health & Relationships Series Let’s be real for a second. When someone says “self-care,” most of us picture candles, cucumbers on the eyes, or a frothy lavender-scented bubble bath while lo-fi beats play in the background. That’s cute and all… but according to therapist and mental health expert David…
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When Something Feels Off: Trusting Your Gut in a World That Gaslights You
There’s a certain kind of silence that creeps into your mind when something just doesn’t feel right. It’s not dramatic. It’s not loud. But it’s there—tugging, tapping, whispering, “Pay attention.” And still, you second-guess yourself. Because they say you’re too sensitive. Too emotional. Too intense. Too much. So you soften…
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The Art of Letting Go (When You Were Never Taught How)
Nobody teaches you how to let go. Not really. We learn how to hold on—tight. To grudges. To people. To memories. To jeans that haven’t fit since the Obama administration. Somewhere along the line, especially if you grew up in a family that survived more than it thrived, the message…
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Starting Over at 47 – Collateral Damage
If you’ve ever found yourself hurting over something that wasn’t your choice… I see you. If you’ve had your peace disrupted by someone else’s unresolved chaos—you’re not alone. Starting over in midlife comes with its own set of growing pains. Some are expected, like figuring out your next career move…
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Starting Over at 47: Learning to Trust Myself Again
Trust isn’t something that magically returns overnight. It’s something you slowly rebuild, moment by moment, especially after years of second-guessing yourself or feeling like your decisions were never fully your own. That’s the season I’m in—relearning how to trust me. Starting over at 47 has meant unpacking a lot of…
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Boundaries & Manipulators – Because Not Today, Satan
Let’s talk about boundaries. Not the picket-fence kind or the imaginary line that separates your flower bed from your nosy neighbor’s. I’m talking about the personal kind—the ones that help us protect our peace, energy, and sanity. You know, the kind that makes people squint at you like you’ve just…
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