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Take Your Power Back - (Part One) Forgiveness

So many times after someone has hurt us, we hold on to that hurt. Unfortunately it tends to eat many of us up inside. Many people become bitter while others take up addictions to cover the pain. What many people do not understand is that they have lost their power. When we hold on to hurt, that person that victimized us continues to hurt us. They also retain power and control over us because we can not let go of that pain.

I can say that it is not easy to let hurt go. It will take one day at a time. Each day, you will get closer to feeling better.

Take Your Power Back - (Part Two) Setting Boundaries

How do we balance yes and no appropriately? By saying no to the things that are not good for you, and yes to the things that are good for you.

     Learning to establish boundaries is a big step in taking your power back from someone who has hurt you. It is sometimes very hard to set boundaries with people you love and care about. It is very important to not only set boundaries with an abuser but also with friends and family.