Hey Darlings, Let’s talk about a classic phrase we’ve all heard a million times: "You can't control how other people act, you can only control how you respond." For the longest time, I hated hearing that. To me, it sounded like code for suppress your feelings, take the high road, pretend you aren't hurt, and move on. It felt like being told to swallow your valid anger just to keep the peace. But that is not what real emotional control means. Controlling your response isn't ab