@tiyechambers: #boundaryup Choosing who you help—or who you don’t help—isn’t selfish, it’s wise. Empathic people are naturally drawn to compassion, but not everyone is deserving of your energy. Some people’s cries for help are really just manipulative schemes, aimed at convincing you to shoulder their burdens.  It’s important to guard yourself from those whose patterns consistently create problems. And remember, it’s okay to say, “I can’t be the one to assist this time.” Protect your peace. Boundary up. . . #boundaries #encouragement #toxicrelationship #HealingJourney #boundariesarehealthy #gaslighting #healingprocess #wisdom