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It's Never Too Late: Learning Emotional Regulation as an Adult (And Why It's Okay You Didn't Before) Discover that emotional regulation is learnable at any age. Overcome "should have" guilt, embrace growth, and give yourself (and others) the gift of emotional peace. Why Oh Why? You've probably heard it before: "You should have learned this as a child." When it comes to emotional regulation, that sentiment can feel like a punch in the gut. The world tells us we should be masters of our feelings, calm and collected, always acting "our age." But what if you didn't learn those skills as a kid? What if your emotional toolbox is missing a few essential tools? Here's the truth: you're not alone. And it's absolutely okay. The "Should Have" Trap Imagine moving to a new country as an adult and being told, "You should have learned this language in school." It's unhelpful and unfair. Life throws us curveballs. We...

Feeling Bad: Recognizing Boundary Violations and Reclaiming Your Peace Validate your feelings & transform your life. Explore why you feel bad, understand boundary violations, & learn to empower yourself for emotional freedom. Keep off the Grass We've explored the power of dissociation as a tool for respecting both our own needs and the autonomy of others. But what about those lingering feelings of unease, those internal signals that something just isn't right? Often, these feelings are not merely random emotions; they are powerful indicators of boundary violations, and they deserve our attention. The Body's Language: Recognizing Boundary Breaches Feeling bad – whether it manifests as anxiety, resentment, anger, or a general sense of disquiet – is often your body's way of communicating that a boundary has been crossed. This boundary may be physical, emotional, or energetic. It might be a violation of your time, your values, or your sense of safety. Honoring the V...