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“When you’re manipulated into believing that the abuse was your fault, it’s a boundary violation. Regardless of the reason behind the abuse, it’s never okay for someone to abuse you.”
― Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
― Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
“The fragility of Mom’s life is the center of mine.”
― I'm Glad My Mom Died
― I'm Glad My Mom Died
“Scientists have found that of 106 factors that influence depression, having someone to confide in is the strongest preventor. The impact of loneliness on our mortality is akin to smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. One study found the most pronounced difference between happy and unhappy people was not how attractive or religious they were or how many good things happened to them. It was their level of social connection.”
― Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends
― Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends
“Regardless, I’m discovering just how powerful of a tool it is to not love someone. Loving someone is vulnerable. It’s sensitive. It’s tender. And I get lost in them. If I love someone, I start to disappear.”
― I'm Glad My Mom Died
― I'm Glad My Mom Died
“Reasons People Don’t Respect Your Boundaries You don’t take yourself seriously. You don’t hold people accountable. You apologize for setting boundaries. You allow too much flexibility. You speak in uncertain terms. You haven’t verbalized your boundaries (they’re all in your head). You assume that stating your boundaries once is enough. You assume that people will figure out what you want and need based on how you act when they violate a boundary.”
― Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
― Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
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CC’s 2024 Year in Books
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