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I used to feel guilty when I said no.
At work, I took on too much.
With friends, I stayed even when I was tired.
With family, I agreed just to avoid conflict.
But guilt doesn’t mean I’m wrong.
It means I’m growing.
Now I know: saying no is respecting myself.
And real love respects boundaries.