Tag Archives: boundaries
No Hugs, Please
I identified with the question from “No Hugs, Please!” When I was a kid, we had an uncle who made me uncomfortable with his insistence on hugging the kids in the family. I’m not saying he was a creep, but … Continue reading
Money Talk
Approach your partner with empathy and ask: “What is your hope for spending this money?” Or “What is your fear around cutting this item?” when communicating around differences, any requests should be specific. So rather than saying, “We need to save … Continue reading
Emotional Well-being.
Over the last couple of years, and especially during the pandemic, I hope that people have figured out ways to take better care of themselves. I certainly did. I started walking daily. I walk for almost an hour every day … Continue reading
Budget Boundaries
How can I set Budget Boundaries without burning myself out?My husband and I set boundaries by prioritizing making room for personal funds in our budget and cutting unnecessary expenses where we can. We have a certain dollar amount for each … Continue reading
Mental illness
As a mentally ill person, I say: Your mental illness is not your fault, but it is your responsibility to manage. Your mental illnesses can cause you to make mistakes and treat others poorly, and you certainly deserve some grace … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 