The kids still yell. The bills still come. The people who once defined your worth still have opinions. And if you’re not deeply anchored in your own value, the noise can pull you right back into old patterns.
You start questioning yourself.
You hesitate to hold the boundary.
You shrink just enough to fit the old role—even though it no longer fits you.
This is the most tender part of growth: learning how to stay empowered when life doesn’t give you permission.
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