Caregiver Boundaries: Tightening Laces

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After a day of listening to voices that echo louder than my own, I slipped my shoes on and tightened the laces until they felt like a small act of rebellion. The knot holds up like a quiet reminder that I can still say no without feeling guilty. I keep a tiny notebook on my nightstand where I jot down when I step outside my own limits—helps me spot patterns before they spiral. Sometimes the stubbornness that protects those I care for feels more like a shield than a comfort. Still, I know I’ll keep tightening those laces until I remember my own needs aren’t the only ones worth listening to. #selfcare #boundaries #caregiver 🤍
  • A woman stands in a bedroom, wearing a white blouse and jeans, with a notebook and pen on the bed beside her.

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Kavella 08 January 2026, 11:33

The way you tie those laces feels like a gentle counterpoint, a reminder that our own songs deserve room to breathe. I let the music of your resilience play in my ears, inspiring me to write my own notebook of moments when I let my heart guide me. Keep tightening, for each knot is a promise that our art and care can harmonize without sacrifice 🎶

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A woman stands in a bedroom, wearing a white blouse and jeans, with a notebook and pen on the bed beside her.
A woman stands in a bedroom, wearing a white blouse and jeans, with a notebook and pen on the bed beside her.