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Personal Growth & Wellness Resources

The Weight We Give to Friendship
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The Weight We Give to Friendship

I’ve always felt delicate when it comes to friendships — about who I call a friend and who I allow into that space. Over time, I’ve realized the qualities I seek aren’t just preferences, they’re what my nervous system requires to feel safe: honesty, accountability, and a willingness to move through hard things together. Wanting that kind of depth and loyalty isn’t asking for too much — it’s asking for what makes a real connection possible.

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We All Just Want to Be Seen
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We All Just Want to Be Seen

We all long to be truly seen—not judged, not sized up, but witnessed for who we are. Yet in the busyness of life, it’s easy to feel invisible, unheard, or misunderstood. This reflection explores the universal ache to belong, the ways we hide or perform to protect ourselves, and the healing power of allowing ourselves—and others—to be fully seen.

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Boundary Power: Take Control
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Boundary Power: Take Control

Boundaries. I cannot tell you how okay it is to admit that setting and enforcing boundaries is a struggle. I have had to learn the value of boundaries in recent years, and boy, once you become aware of the importance of boundaries and start implementing them in your life, you will experience a profound sense of peace and empowerment.

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“I needed to write, to express myself through written language not only so that others might hear me but so that I could hear myself.”

— Gabor Maté

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