Being the Bigger Person Without Losing Yourself

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This episode dives into the emotional tug-of-war women face when we’re told to rise above, take the high road, and keep the peace — even when it costs us our truth. In this episode, Jacquelynn breaks down the difference between emotional maturity and emotional self-abandonment, how to set boundaries with integrity, and what it looks like to choose self-respect over silence.

This is your reminder that being the bigger person doesn’t mean shrinking who you are.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why “being the bigger person” is so often weaponized against women
• The difference between maturity and people-pleasing
• How to respond calmly without suppressing your emotions
• The signs you’re abandoning yourself in the name of peace
• What grace really looks like
• How to set boundaries without guilt
• Practical steps to protect your peace while staying aligned

Listen if you’ve ever been told:

• “Just let it go,”
• “Don’t stoop to their level,”
• “Be the bigger person.”

Because this episode is your permission slip to stop losing yourself for the sake of keeping everyone else comfortable.

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