People-pleasing looks like love, but it quietly costs you yourself. Imagine standing in front of a mirror that reflects everyone else’s needs, moods, and preferences but not yours. When you smile, it shows your relief. When you nod,

Are you the “pillar” holding up everyone else? Over-functioning looks like strength, but it quietly erases you. Imagine a giant stone pillar holding up the weight of a ceiling. It never moves, never rests, never breathes. Everyone

Imagine yourself walking in the middle of summer. The sun is blazing, the air is heavy, and the pavement radiates heat. And yet, you’re wearing a thick winter coat fully buttoned, collar tight against your neck. Within