The "I AM" Blog
Standing up for yourself can feel scary, especially when you're young and still figuring out who you are. The pressure to please everyone, avoid conflict, and fit in often makes saying "no" feel impossible. But here's the truth: setting boundaries...
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Saying what you need as a teenager can be complicated. Maybe you don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. Maybe you don’t want to look dramatic. Or maybe it feels easier to just go along with what everyone else wants—until you...
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Most men don’t talk about how much they’re carrying until they’ve hit a wall. They say yes to things they don’t want to do, stay quiet to avoid conflict, or hold in stress that never seems to go away. Over...
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Many women are taught to keep the peace, stay agreeable, and stretch themselves thin for others. The pressure to always be “available” or “accommodating” can turn into habits that are hard to unlearn—even when they lead to resentment, burnout, or...
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Teaching young boys how to build healthy relationships starts with understanding their own emotions and thoughts. Many young boys struggle with expressing their emotions and building meaningful connections. Traditional approaches to helping boys communicate often fall short because they don't...
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