Boundaries: You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup

Boundaries: You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup

My dad used to say, “When she needs her space, she needs her space.” He understood something about me before I did. As a child, I spent hours in my room, curled up by the window, cat tucked in close. It wasn’t hiding. It was surviving. I’m an introvert and a highly...
The Courage to Communicate

The Courage to Communicate

Lessons in Healing, Boundaries, and Bravery Communication. At a recent ALTA (Aggie Leadership Training Academy) session, we focused on communication. One of our first exercises was to answer the prompt: “Communication is _______________.” Some participants leaned...
What’s Mine to Fix (and What’s Not)

What’s Mine to Fix (and What’s Not)

Not long ago, my therapist asked me a simple question that hit like a lightning bolt: “But is that really yours to fix?” It stopped me in my tracks. Because the truth is, I hadn’t even realized how much I was carrying—emotionally, energetically, mentally. Other...