53. Answering your questions: mental health and tough friendships

Hey, y'all, and welcome back to another episode of This Is For Us! As always, I am so excited and grateful that you're here with me today. Before we jump into today's episode, I've got to tell you again about the ultimate birthday party for This Is For Us coming up on October 18th! I can't believe we're celebrating a whole year of this podcast, and nothing would make me happier than to have y'all there. So, if you're anywhere near Knoxville, Tennessee—or if you want to take a trip—I would love to meet you, hug you, and celebrate together. Check the show notes for all the details, and make sure to RSVP because I need to know how much champagne to get! 🥂 Important Links for Connection: Link to FREE Quote Journal: Quote Journal  Join the Facebook group here: This Is For Us Follow me on Instagram here: Noël Roberts Coley To order Clearstem visit: clearstem/noëlcoley  Code for Clearstem: NOELCOLEY Drop a note on my website:  noëlrobertscoley.com Now, let's get into today's episode. It's been a minute since I've done a Q&A, so I'm answering two amazing questions submitted on Instagram. These questions are SO real, and I know so many of you will relate. We're talking about mean girls, toxic friendships, and how to deal when it feels like someone is draining the life out of you. Trust me, I've been there, and we're breaking it all down today. So grab your coffee, your wine, or whatever you need, and let's dive into this episode! In This Episode: Mean Girls and Toxic Friendships: How to recognize when it's time to cut ties and why protecting your peace is the most important thing you can do. Do They Ever Change? Why it's not your job to make people see their bad behavior—and why they'll reveal their true colors to everyone eventually. Being Alone vs. Drama: Is it better to be alone than surrounded by negativity? I'll share why I think the answer is 100% yes. How to Walk Away Peacefully: Tips on ending toxic friendships without causing World War III—and why you need to prioritize yourself, even if it's hard. Join Our Community: Don't forget to join the This is for Us Facebook group! It's our space to share, support, and remind each other that we're all in this together. Be Part of the Conversation: Did this episode resonate with you? I'd love to hear from you! DM me on Instagram or share your thoughts in the Facebook group. We're here to uplift each other. Let's keep this conversation going, and remember—whether you're navigating tough friendships, toxic situations, or just figuring it all out, we're in this together. This is for you. This is for me. And This Is For Us.