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The humbling discomfort of starting again

The humbling discomfort of starting again

I fell out of a lot of habits this year. I don't quite know how it happened, really. It was gradual, I think. One day then another and suddenly we're here. I'm despondent and directionless and it's uncomfortable. Rising from a fall is much, much harder than I...

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Why we struggle with boundaries as adults

Why we struggle with boundaries as adults

My friend, who recently graduated from college, came to me the other day panicking. Someone wanted her to do something, and it was pressing in hard to one of her boundaries. She felt obligated to appease the person simply because they asked, and I just looked at her....

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How to politely enforce boundaries

How to politely enforce boundaries

I have boundaries galore. In fact, my boundaries have boundaries. But the same could be said even last year--when I was on the fast track to a breakdown. The truth is, they only work if you actually enforce them. In fact, sometimes knowing your boundaries without...

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Inch by inch: Boundaries for opinions

Inch by inch: Boundaries for opinions

There's a tattoo that I've been considering for a while. It'll be small, and it'll live on my right wrist. My husband, who is not a fan of tattoos, has pressed in hard with the questions. I have my reasons I've said over and over any time he's asked. You'll think it's...

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