Thriving Again: Stand Up for Yourself

If the challenges you face have to do with another person whose chronic unacceptable behavior causes you pain, you could be in a situation where you’re being used or even abused.

In order to thrive again, you need clear boundaries about what you will and will not accept from others. This can be difficult for those of us who are people pleasers or who are super conscientious about owning our role in a situation, or for those who are “fixers.”

If you’re a people pleaser, are scared of conflict...