"Walls keep everybody out. Boundaries teach people where the door is." – Mark Groves

You have been hurt before.

So you built walls. You keep people at a distance. You do not let anyone get too close.

You tell yourself it’s protection. You tell yourself it’s smart. You tell yourself it is safer th...

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity.” — Brené Brown 

This one is sneaky. You say you want closeness. You say you want deeper friendship.

You say you want love, support, and real connection.

But the second somebody gets too close, you pull bac...