toxic relationships
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Being Kept Around Is Not the Same as Being Chosen
One of the harder things to learn in dating is that someone can genuinely like you and still not choose you. They can enjoy your company, miss you when you’re gone, reach out when they want to see you, and keep some version of a relationship going without actually wanting to build one with you.… Continue reading
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I Learned Boundaries the Hard Way: I Was Tired of Being the Person Everyone Took From
I’m still a lover girl, but I stopped confusing kindness with self-sacrifice. How learning boundaries helped me stop apologizing, over-giving, and accepting less. Continue reading
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Not Everything Needs Closure to Be Over
You don’t need a perfect explanation to leave what’s hurting you. A blunt, modern take on boundaries, quitting, and protecting your peace as you get older. Continue reading
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When Your Confidence Gets Shattered (And How to Take It Back)
At some point in life, everyone hits a low point where their confidence gets cracked wide open. Sometimes it’s slow. Sometimes it’s sudden. And most of the time, it’s because of another person. A romantic partner who slowly tears you down. A family member whose words linger longer than they should. A colleague, teacher, or… Continue reading