"Reclaiming 'No': Healing, Boundaries & Empowered Empathy"

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” – Brené Brown“You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop, and what you reinforce.” – Tony Gaskins“No is a complete sentence.” – Anne Lamott“Empathy is not giving people what they want; it’s understanding what they need—and honouring your own needs as well.” – Marshall B. RosenbergGrace sits down to have a discuss with Saige Whitney a fellow Podcast host and survivor of narcissistic abuse about boundaries and the power of saying 'NO'.Contact Saige Whitney:https://alightsoutnarcissisticpodcast.riverside.com/A Lights Out Narcissistic PodcastSocial media:Instagram: @saige_wTiktok: saige's trash artContacts For RASA: +447984098577Email: [email protected] contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title.To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: [email protected] - using #STORY for subject title.Kindly subscribe and leave reviews on Spotify, Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rising-above-shadows-of-abuse/id1592540880Follow RASA Podcast on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Realrasa1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasareal1/Twitter: https://twitter.com/risinaboveabuseTikTok: https://tiktok.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuseYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UColB9fTRkBSuon4lfsFaSJwLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risingaboveshadowsofabuse/Patreon: https://patreon.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuseEmail: [email protected] TakeawaysEmpathy is power, not a curse. Protect it, honor it, and let it guide your choices.Saying no is transformative. Every time you choose yourself, you strengthen your voice.Boundaries teach respect. How you allow others to treat you is a direct reflection of what you accept.Patterns can be unmasked. Awareness is the first step to breaking cycles of manipulation.Faith and personal values anchor strength. When you align with what matters most to you, resilience grows.