Guilt is one of the most common experiences people report when they begin setting boundaries. Many assume guilt means they are doing something wrong. In reality, guilt often signals that long-standing relational patterns are changing.

Many people approach mental health care with urgency. When stress has been high for a long time, it can feel necessary to do everything at once—multiple changes, immediate insight, fast relief. Intensity can feel productive, even hopeful.

Strength is often praised in Black communities, especially among women. While resilience has helped generations survive, constant strength without rest can quietly erode mental health. Many people seek therapy not because they are weak, but because they are tired of carrying everything alone.