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“MY Money Is Not YOUR Money” — How to Set Money Boundaries & Kick Leeches to the Curb
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My phone vibrated. I clicked the side button and saw it was a text. I opened it up and was in disbelief at the contents of the text. There were no greetings. No “Hi,” “How are you,” or even a “Hope all is well.” Just a link to a fundraiser…
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When You Feel Like God Loves Every Other Woman More: The Truth That Will Set Your Heart Free
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I love, love a good love story. I’m the girl who loves to ask: It can be so fun to hear people’s love stories, watch both their faces light up at the memories, and listen to their testimonies of how God provided them a spouse. But what happens when you…
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“I’m Not on Call Just Because I’m Free” How to Set Time Boundaries and Stop Being The Backup Plan
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Has anyone ever made plans for you without asking you first? You’re sitting on the couch in your comfy robe, deep-conditioning your hair and watching The Chosen, and then boom, your phone vibrates: Sis, serious question: when did your free time become a community resource??? Let’s talk about time boundaries, because your time is valuable even…
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Still Struggling to Feel Beautiful? A Sister’s Honest Story You Need to Hear
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I never had a boyfriend in high school…or college, for that matter. Now looking back, this was partially because I wasn’t allowed one (at least in high school), was shy and awkward, and got my heart broken one time, and basically closed up shop. I couldn’t see it back then.…
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“YOU Don’t Get to Think for ME” How to Set Mental Boundaries and Protect Your Mind
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It was that time of year again: election season. Candidates were running left and right, trying to explain why people should vote for them. I always research before voting. So I was shocked when a well-meaning family member told me who I should vote for, and stated their choice was…
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“Don’t Come In!”: How to Set Physical Boundaries With ZERO Guilt
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Have you ever had someone move in for a hug when you were very much not interested in hugging them? I have. And it is a very uncomfortable experience. So let’s talk about space. Not just your “I need room” kind of space, but your actual physical space: your body, your bedroom,…
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“STOP Manipulating Me!” How to Set Emotional Boundaries
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Has anyone ever made you feel like your emotions were a problem just because they weren’t convenient?Maybe you’ve been guilt-tripped for not being available. Manipulated into saying “yes” when everything in you was screaming “no.” Or maybe you’ve walked away from a conversation wondering, “Did I overreact?” when deep down you know…
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Unhappily Single but Dreaming of Travel? 10 Powerful Ways to Break Free From the Funk and See the World Anyway
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Let’s just say the quiet part out loud: it’s hard to see other people traveling with their families, posting beach selfies with their besties, or jetting off with a spouse while you’re over here just trying to figure out if it’s weird to book a hotel room for one. If…
