We meet no ordinary people in our lives.
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The No BS Guide to Protecting Your Emotional Space
By Jennifer Chesak — 2018
Our personal boundaries aren’t as obvious as a fence or a giant “no trespassing” sign, unfortunately. They’re more like invisible bubbles.
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