Once you’ve built a healthy relationship with yourself, you are ready to build a healthy relationship with others.
Although I found some level of peace a few years ago and managed to radically transform my life, improve my relationships, and enhance my physical and mental health, it doesn’t mean that I no longer suffer or face challenges. I do. Especially lately. A few days ago, I made a decision: it was time for me to be more “public”…
Setting boundaries is often misunderstood as simply saying no to people. While this aspect is part of it, it only scratches the surface of what boundary-setting truly entails. The surprising reality is that the journey of establishing (healthy) boundaries is not about others; it begins with oneself. Boundaries With Yourself We learn to effectively set boundaries, not by focusing on…
If you think you care way too much about what others think of you, or you’re simply desperate to stop caring so damn much about everything and everyone, then perhaps this might help. I used to believe that constantly worrying about others and what they think was a good thing. I thought it meant that I was nice and respectful,…
After 7 years of an on-and-off long-distance relationship, my boyfriend and I finally moved in together and for the past 6 months, we have been living as a couple in my tiny studio apartment. In 430 square feet, to be exact. My SO is a lot of things, but he is not a “tiny space” kind of guy. However, and…
If you currently have an invisible illness and are looking for something encouraging to read, this is not it. I am not about to share “10 easy ways to deal with an invisible illness and make people understand you”. I wish. But no. Life with a chronic illness is hard. So hard! Especially when it’s “invisible”. And there are times,…