We must not confuse letting go of past injuries with feeling an obligation to let the injurers back into our life. The freedom of forgiveness often includes a firm boundary and loving distance from those who have harmed us.
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How to Deal with a Grumpy Assistant
By Alison Green — 2021
Help! My assistant is pushy and hard to work with.
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