When Saying No Feels Impossible: Gentle Boundary Skills for Everyday Life
If you’ve ever said yes when your entire body was whispering no, you already know how uncomfortable it feels to ignore your own boundaries.
Coping with Holiday Stress: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Women & LGBTQ+ Adults
The holidays often carry mixed emotions. For many women and LGBTQ+ adults across British Columbia, this time of year can bring both warmth and pain — joyful moments intertwined with grief, loneliness, or the resurfacing of old patterns.
Whatever your story, it’s important to remember: you’re not alone in feeling this way.
When everyone else is on vacation and you’re not
It’s August. You’re scrolling your phone, minding your business, and there it is: another beach pic, another group in matching linen shirts, another hammock. Another “out of office” caption. And maybe you like the post because you’re a good sport, right? But then you sit there holding your lukewarm coffee, and it hits you like a wave that didn’t ask permission: FOMO.
Why are boundaries so important, and why do so many women struggle to set them?
So many women struggle to set boundaries - not because they’re weak, but because they were taught that love means self-sacrifice. In this post, we unpack the real, messy work of setting boundaries with care, even when it feels uncomfortable. What if your “no” is the first step back to yourself?
Why you keep choosing the wrong partners (and how to stop)
Why you keep choosing the wrong partners (and how to stop)
Ever caught yourself thinking “Not again” when a new relationship starts to unravel? You’re far from alone. We often fall for patterns set long ago, even if they leave us anxious, confused, or heartbroken. In this post, we’ll explore why familiar wounds draw you to the same type of person, how “red flags” can masquerade as charm, and practical questions to help you shift from old habits into healthier choices. If you’re ready to understand your own patterns and finally break the cycle, read on.