Bloom Krans Blog

Q:  All my life I’ve been a “yes” woman.  I used to enjoy lending a helping hand whenever needed, but now, in my 40s, I seem to have become the go-to for everything.  It feels like everyone wants a piece of me – my friends, my family, the school, work, and on and on.  Recently I’ve discovered that saying “yes” to everyone is leaving me feeling tired and emotionally drained.  What started as a method of inclusiveness now has me feeling sad, isolated and lonely.  I want to change but I’m afraid if I start saying “no” I’ll lose everyone. ...