We are our own worst critics. We are harder on ourselves and meaner to ourselves than we are to other people. Why is this? Well, to be honest we want to be perfect. It’s this crazy idea that if we can avoid mistakes, have the right look or say the right thing we will...

Setting boundaries with yourself and others is a skill that is important in all areas of your life, but it’s especially important while you’re going through recovery. Oftentimes, we let people overstep their boundaries because we are nervous to speak up for ourselves...