“Healthy connection can’t happen without emotional and physical safety.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth There is a dangerous notion that harshness, reactivity, intense anger, intimidation, and even rage, are okay responses to upsets and conflict. These responses are not okay—in your home, on the job, or in the world. Verbal or physical attacks are harmful, abusive, and damaging—in […]
Manage Your Feelings and Let Others Manage Theirs
“Policing what feelings and experiences are legitimate for others to have is crossing a line. Manage your feelings and let others manage theirs: Don’t be the ‘legitimacy’ police.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Seldom are two different people impacted by the same thing in the same way. What one person may be offended by another person may laugh off, […]
Healthy Relationships Cannot Exist Without Uncompromising Safety
“No relationship should ever leave you feeling physically or emotionally unsafe. Don’t ever question this truth—Live by it.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Far too many people stay in relationships that leave them feeling sad, bad about themselves, or even scared for their safety. No relationship should ever leave you feeling physically or emotionally unsafe. And contrary to […]