When You Feel Like You’re Back at Square One
Feeling like you’ve undone all your healing? You haven’t. Healing is a spiral, not a straight line—and revisiting old pain doesn’t mean you’ve regressed. It means you're growing with more awareness and grace than before.
Loving from a Distance: Setting Boundaries with Gaslighting or Controlling Parents
You can love your parents and still set boundaries.
If your parents minimize your feelings, guilt-trip you, or refuse to respect your choices, you are allowed to protect your peace—even from family. Setting boundaries isn’t rebellion; it’s recovery. Here’s how to recognize the signs it’s time, and how to set firm but loving boundaries without guilt.