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Women’s Wellness Starts with Saying No (Without Apologizing)
women's counseling, online therapy Karissa Kartes women's counseling, online therapy Karissa Kartes

Women’s Wellness Starts with Saying No (Without Apologizing)

She’s calm, collected... and completely over it.
If you’ve ever smiled through a meltdown, taken on emotional logistics like a side hustle, or felt like your nervous system deserves hazard pay — this one’s for you. We’re diving into the art of guilt-free boundaries, women’s wellness without over-functioning, and how to reclaim your peace (while possibly ghosting a few energy vampires along the way).

Warning: side effects may include deeper sleep, better relationships, and the radical joy of saying “no” without explaining yourself.

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The Roles We Play in Relationships and How They Shape Us
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The Roles We Play in Relationships and How They Shape Us

You’ve always been the one who listens but rarely speaks. The fixer—steady, reliable, the one people turn to but forget to ask, ‘How are you?’ Somewhere along the way, keeping the peace became more important than being honest. Avoiding conflict felt safer than expressing what you really needed. So you say, ‘I’m fine,’ even when you’re not.”

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