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    Speak Up: Assertive Communication in Relationships

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    Learn the practical framework for advocating for yourself without being aggressive or staying silent. Discover scripts, boundary-setting techniques, and how to break free from people-pleasing patterns.

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    Assertive communication is when you express your thoughts, feelings, and needs directly and respectfully, giving the other person accurate information about how to be in relationship with you.

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