On Carrying Other People’s Burdens

I found this image and I thought it was perfect for what I wanted to write about today. Seeing it made me really sad, animal labour deeply hurts me. But it also made me sad because of what it represents for us people as a symbol: carrying other people’s problems on our backs. To start,…

How to set boundaries (Part 2)

My previous post (here) dealt with boundaries and why they are important and necessary. I promised today we would talk a bit about what we can to to set said boundaries and protect them as necessary. To become aware of what boundaries you want to set, you need to be aware of who you are…

How to Set Boundaries

Boundaries and freedom can coexist, don’t think that they are opposites. You must not feel that if you set boundaries you will find yourself trapped and unable to go out and see the world. You might also find that setting boundaries or limits will make you very unpopular with people who are used to abusing…