When Saying No Feels Impossible: ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity, and Boundaries
After talking about boundaries, many women say something similar: “I know I need better boundaries.” The problem isn’t understanding them. The problem is actually setting them. Because for some women, saying no doesn’t just feel uncomfortable. It feels physically painful. If you have ADHD, you may have heard the term Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). While […]
Learning to Set Boundaries Without Guilt
For many women, the idea of setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable before a word is even spoken. Even when we know something doesn’t feel right, saying “no” or expressing a limit can bring up feelings of guilt, worry, or fear of letting others down. You might find yourself over-explaining, second-guessing, or agreeing to things that […]
When Rest Feels Hard: Why Slowing Down Isn’t Always Easy
Rest sounds simple in theory. Take a break. Put your feet up. Slow down. Recharge. Lovely idea. And yet somehow you find yourself sitting on the couch “relaxing” while simultaneously online shopping for school shoes, mentally planning next week’s dinners, replying to a text message, remembering the dog needs vaccinations, and wondering whether that strange […]