Protecting Your Peace

This one is a very personal one to me. I hope that it helps women out there who are struggling with setting healthy boundaries for themselves. There comes a point in life where your peace becomes non-negotiable. Whether you're a mother, a partner, a creative soul, or simply someone doing their best to grow — protecting your peace isn’t just about quiet time. It’s about boundaries. It’s about knowing what deserves your energy and what doesn't.

I've learned (sometimes the hard way) that peace isn't something you just find — it’s something you create and protect every single day. You don’t owe anyone access to your energy, your space, or your heart if it costs you your well-being. And that’s not selfish — that’s self-respect.

Protecting Your Peace as a New Mom

As a new mom, there's so much joy and excitement around your child — but with that joy often comes a side of people you’ve never seen before. Some will push their way into your life, acting like they’re entitled to your time, space, or decisions. But here’s the truth: they’re not.

This is your life, your journey, and now, your child’s world too. And life is far too short to allow negative energy to take up space in it.

Be okay with saying no.If something makes you uncomfortable — say no. You don’t need to explain yourself or make others feel better about your boundaries. You are your own advocate, and you are the one who gets to decide what’s right for your family. Your happiness, peace, and well-being are not optional — they are a priority.

It hit me hard when I had my son: he is the one I will always protect. Even if people come from a place of love, that love does not give them the right to cross boundaries. If someone isn’t recognizing what’s best for him — or for me — I’ve learned to speak up. I’ve learned to stand firm.

My son has only one childhood. I have only one life. And that realization gave me the strength I didn’t know I had — to protect my peace, my child, and our home.

What is peace to me?

It's emotional stability. It's calmness in your home. It's self awareness.

Stay away from people who constantly drain you. Let people in if they respect YOUR boundaries. Anyone who labels you as ‘controlling’ for setting boundaries is simply uncomfortable with not being able to control you.

That’s their issue, not yours. Protecting your peace isn’t controlling — it’s courageous.