Jaeger

Today I finally said no to what I felt like was only enabling. In the past, I probably would have done it but secretly would have felt very resentful. I know I did the right thing and I know I said no in a loving way. Here's the thing though - I hate this anxious feeling I have now! It's all I've thought about since this morning. Why can't I just say no and go about my day??

I'm not regretting my answer at all. How do you all get past this?

CentralOhioDad

Maybe because it was something new for you? Newness can sometimes make us anxious. Just a thought. Or, you might be anxious about the possible response to your "no"?

LifeRecovery

For me it was about practice......and doing it made it easier.

I envision my new behaviors like building a muscle. The more I lift that heavy weight the more my body can lift that weight.

LeeJane

This was how it was for me too. It got easier and easier.

Well done.