Dec 17, 2025
An Inner Child Truth: When My Boundaries Get Misread
There’s a story people tell themselves when they don’t like your “no.” They reach for a label. A shortcut. A neat little box that makes your clarity feel like a character flaw. And I’ve learned something the hard way: the moment you become firm—especially after years of over-explaining, people-pleasing, or swallowing your needs—your self-respect can get mistaken for ego. But what looks like…