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Bravely Challenge

You Can Bravely Challenge Their Behavior…Emotionally immature siblings often get away with poor behavior because no one calls it out. You don’t have to tolerate everything in silence. You can name what’s happening: “That’s rude,” “You’re making assumptions,” “I’m not … Continue reading →

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Talk about their behavior, not character

Instead of saying, “You’re lazy, selfish, mean,” talk about how their behavior affects you. Say: “When you say you’ll be home by 7 and don’t show up till 8:30, and you don’t call to let me know, I feel hurt, resentful, … Continue reading →

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Identity shifts

Listen to me clearly: Identity shifts are not a personal failing. When the roles that have anchored us change, it’s completely normal to feel untethered. Your breakdown can turn into a breakthrough opportunity to rediscover who you are beyond what … Continue reading →

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Adult Advice

“There is setting boundaries, and then there is avoidance behavior. Learn the difference because one is healthy and preserving while the other is not. Sometimes it can be hard to tell.” Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and … Continue reading →

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Help us

Help us to be mindful that we are not alone. When we need wisdom, we need only to ask for it. You have promised to be bestowed on it liberally. Teach us to know that if we are to be … Continue reading →

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