Inner Work With MaryAnn Walker: Life Coach for Empaths, Highly Sensitive People & People Pleasers 160: Why Staying Silent Is the Most Dishonest Thing You Can Do
Why Staying Silent Is the Most Dishonest Thing You Can Do
Silence may feel like the easier path, but when it comes to boundaries, staying silent is one of the most dishonest things you can do—to yourself and to others. This week, we’re diving deep into how silence creates disconnection, fuels resentment, and ultimately undermines the relationships we value most. You’ll learn how to communicate boundaries with clarity, compassion, and integrity—and why doing so is one of the truest forms of honesty and love.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why avoiding conflict by staying silent is a form of dishonesty
- The three most common fears that prevent people from setting boundaries
- How silence creates long-term resentment and disconnection
- Why boundary-setting is an act of self-respect and relational integrity
- Real-life stories that illustrate the cost of silence
- Phrases you can use to set boundaries with kindness and clarity
Challenge for the Week
Reflect on a relationship where you’ve been feeling burnout, resentment, or disconnection. Choose one of the seven example phrases shared in this episode, and practice saying it out loud. You don’t have to use it yet—but let your body begin to get comfortable with your truth. Then ask yourself: Am I choosing real peace, or temporary comfort that costs me later?
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