08/31/2025
Love should never feel transactional. Saying ‘no’ doesn’t mean you don’t care or that you lack compassion—it means you love yourself enough not to be taken advantage of, manipulated, or emotionally abused. You are allowed to protect your peace, family, and well-being. Healthy love respects boundaries. What you needed as a child was love, safety, and care—not abandonment and abuse. The absence of accountability and meaningful change now doesn’t entitle anyone to your time, energy, or resources. If the situation is causing you guilt, stress, or confusion, that’s completely normal. Abuse creates deeply tangled emotions. Talking to a trauma-informed therapist could help untangle those feelings so your decisions come from a place of clarity, not guilt.Book a free consultation with me today by clicking the link in my bio.