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Jillian Aurora
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
He Deserves More Than Your Pity
Pity Love… Some of you are out there thinking… “I can’t leave because he won’t know what to do without me” “I don’t know what he would do...
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Jillian Aurora
- Mar 27, 2021
- 1 min
"I Don't Accept No For An Answer"
“I don’t accept no for an answer” I have heard this statement glorified throughout my life. Endless persistence and determination. It’s...
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Jillian Aurora
- Mar 26, 2021
- 2 min
Stop Shutting It Out
Over the course of recovering from my codependency, I thought I had really mastered the idea of letting go of all expectations. I could...
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Jillian Aurora
- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
Sometimes Courage Is...
Somedays, I feel the heaviness of responsibility more than others. Somedays, I’d rather crawl under a rock and ignore uncertainty,...
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Jillian Aurora
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
Set the Standard
I talk a lot about unapologetically identifying what you want and setting the standards required to be in your presence. And, I have...
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Jillian Aurora
- Feb 19, 2021
- 2 min
Boundaries
Often when people start to wake up to the idea of boundary setting, it is overwhelming. What boundaries do I set? Am I really allowed to...
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Jillian Aurora
- Feb 15, 2021
- 1 min
Settling is Always Based in Fear
“You can’t always get what you want.” “You have to be realistic.” “You just have to take what you can get.” “Better to play it safe.”...
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Jillian Aurora
- Feb 13, 2021
- 2 min
We All Struggle With Boundaries Sometimes
You might be surprised to hear I still struggle with setting boundaries. Sometimes, desperately so. Yes, the same Jillian Aurora who’s...
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Jillian Aurora
- Feb 12, 2021
- 2 min
Relationships Require Settling?
My whole life, I have heard people say “relationships require compromise”, “every relationship requires a degree of settling”, and “you...
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Jillian Aurora
- Feb 10, 2021
- 1 min
Stand Tall & Own Your Boundaries
“You’re such a buzz kill.” These were the words used to describe me, after I told a guest substances were not allowed in my home. These...
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Jillian Aurora
- Feb 6, 2021
- 2 min
Your Relationships Do Not Determine Your Worth
“She’s been married three times.” “She could’ve tried more to save the marriage.” “She needs to learn how to choose better men.” “If she...
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Jillian Aurora
- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
You Are Worthy of Boundaries
Don’t ever expect people who are taking advantage of you to celebrate your boundaries. They will be the ones who will bring up ALL the...
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Jillian Aurora
- Dec 28, 2020
- 1 min
When Does It Get Easier?
When do I get to stop having these difficult conversations? When will people stop trying to break into my life, creating chaos? When will...
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Jillian Aurora
- Dec 12, 2020
- 2 min
FORGIVENESS
“Be the bigger person. Forgive.” “Why should I be the one to forgive when I’m the victim?!” “Staying angry is like drinking poison and...
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Jillian Aurora
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Our "Politeness" is Killing Us
As women, we have been deeply conditioned to be polite at all costs. A man compliments you? Smile and say “thank you”. A man offers help?...
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Jillian Aurora
- Dec 5, 2020
- 1 min
Saying YES Will Always Have a Cost
Saying YES to courage and freedom will require you to say NO to a thousand safe and cautious opportunities. Saying YES to relationships...
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Jillian Aurora
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
One YES will require 1000 NO's.
You know that thing you really really want? That thing your heart LONGS for? Maybe it’s a relationship defined by mutuality, respect,...
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Jillian Aurora
- Nov 28, 2020
- 2 min
Surround yourself with people who FEED YOUR FIRE
I stopped hanging out with polite, nice women, who were concerned about their image and reputation. I stopped hanging out with people who...
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Jillian Aurora
- Nov 25, 2020
- 2 min
But What If They Think I'm Difficult?
I’m a SNOB. And I’m ok with that. Back in the day, I avoided the perception of being a snob. High maintenance. Picky. Difficult....
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Jillian Aurora
- Nov 23, 2020
- 3 min
You get to set whatever the fuck BOUNDARIES you want.
“I don’t drink.” It amazes me the amount of discomfort these words cause. Most of the time, I simply forget drinking is a normal part of...
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