Be the person you would have looked up to in childhood. - Nedra Glover Tawwab

healthy people appreciate honesty and don’t abandon us if we say no.

We can't stop others from neglecting us, but we can stop ignoring ourselves.

The hardest thing about implementing boundaries is accepting that some people won’t like, understand, or agree with yours. Once you grow beyond pleasing others, setting your standards becomes easier. Not being liked by everyone is a small consequence when you consider the overall reward of healthier relationships.