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Setting Boundaries Without Guilt Episodes

Aug. 12, 2025

Why Do I Always Put Myself Last? People Pleasing, Guilt Trips, and Teen Mental Health

Not feeling safe can mean a lot of things: a tense home environment, toxic friendships, online pressure, or being around people who cross your boundaries. That sense of being unsafe eats into your emotional well-being, leaves...
July 1, 2025

How to Set Healthy Boundaries Without the Guilt

Everyone says, “Set boundaries,” but no one explains how. And when you do try? Cue the guilt trips, the people pleasing instincts, and the fear that you’ll lose someone if you put your needs first. For many young adults and t...
Nov. 27, 2024

How to Build a Better Support Network: Self Reliance and Feeling Safe

No one can face life alone—not without it taking a toll on your emotional well-being, your self esteem, and your teen mental health. But here’s the truth: not every friendship or relationship gives you the support you need. T...