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SETTING BOUNDARIES WITH A SMILING FACE.
<p>I thought I'd done the right thing, pitying Fayor for being bullied. But when she lied about me to save face, I realized my kindness had been misguided. "She will get over it," she said nonchalantly, revealing her true nature.</p><p>That moment marked a turning point. I recognized that my constant smiling and accommodating nature had made me a target for exploitation. Clara, the actual bully, escaped punishment, while I faced unjust accusations.</p><p>However, I vindicated myself in the staff room, denying the allegations and ultimately being cleared of wrongdoing. Fayor was left to confront her own deceit.</p><p>Witnessing her tears, I felt no sympathy, only rage. This experience taught me a valuable lesson: being nice doesn't guarantee respect.</p><p>People often view smiling faces as pushovers.</p><p>I was gaslighted into believing "I was always the bad person," but I refuse to be a victim again. I've learned to prioritize self-love, not selfishness. I prefer to be the one apologizing, rather than waiting for an apology that may never come.</p><p>•</p><p>Practicing self-love means setting boundaries without guilt. It's about valuing my time, energy, and emotions. I've learned to say "no" without apology, and I encourage others to do the same.</p><p>We can be kind and firm, compassionate and assertive. Smiling doesn't make someone a good person, and we don't need to stop smiling to be taken seriously. We can learn to switch from a smile to a "Don't try that" face.</p><p>I prioritize healthy relationships, and I won't tolerate disrespect. No one can say they stopped talking to me because I treated them dirty, I respect my relationships with others a lot. I only don't tolerate disrespect and force connections.</p><p>Remember, setting boundaries is self-love, not selfishness. Let's practice assertiveness and prioritize our own needs without apology.</p>
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