The "I AM" Blog
Women often excel at showing compassion to everyone except themselves. We offer grace to our friends when they make mistakes, understanding to our family members when they struggle, and patience to our colleagues when they're learning. Yet when it comes...
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Sometimes boys are told to “tough it out” or “stop complaining,” even when something doesn’t feel right. They might let friends push them too far, or stay in games they don’t want to play because they don’t want to be...
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Some girls nod along even when they’re uncomfortable—just to be nice, to keep the peace, or to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. They stay quiet when something feels too loud. They share even when they don’t want to. Related: The Art...
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Children are naturally intuitive about their comfort levels, but they're also taught to be polite, obedient, and accommodating. Sometimes these lessons conflict with their natural instincts about safety and comfort. Boundary education helps children learn that they can be kind...
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It’s hard to speak up when you’re still figuring out what feels okay to you. You might laugh things off, stay quiet when something crosses a line, or go along with things just to avoid awkward moments. But just because...
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