
When I say no I feel guilty
According to Manuel J. Smith’s book “When I say No I feel Guilty” (1975), saying ‘no’ is a basic human right and one that should be relatively straight forward. Unfortunately however, many women, and particularly mothers, find themselves saying ‘yes’ to things they don’t really want to do. This can lead to feelings of resentment and anger toward those close to them and a build-up of stress that can be exhausting. For some this need to say ‘yes’ may stem from what is known as