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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here again.

I am talking about one family in particular. I generally have an issue about saying No to people, it stems from some dark experiences in my past, I won't go into detail, but basically I am sort of conditioned to please people or think something bad will happen to me or the people I love. I think some people sense my weakness and even though they see I too have a full time job and 3 kids - they still treat me like someone who has all the time in the world to spare and help out, when in fact we are juggling similar demands. It is something I am trying to address, but it is difficult - I can't quite shake this fear that I will set into motion something bad by saying no.[/quote]

You need to think about the example you're setting for your children. Do you want them to grow up to become doormats too? If not, lead by example. The more you say no the better you'll get at it. You're not a child anymore - time to stop thinking if you step on a crack you'll break your mother's back - so it's time to be like everyone else with a backbone and say no when you need (want) to.[/quote]

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