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“The difference between a boundary and a wall is love.”

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That’s what I remind myself every time I pause to ask: Is this a yes I truly want to give? Or a no I need to honour with care?

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Say No With Love Letters​
is where I unpack that question, every single Monday.
This is a quiet place for writers and creatives to land—a space where we get curious about how we show up for our art, our people, and ourselves.

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This isn’t just another newsletter—it’s a moment of pause in your week.

Each Monday, I’ll drop a gentle note into your inbox. Not fluff. Not strategy. Just the real stuff. The honest, messy, joyful, complicated journey of what it means to say no with love—and how it’s transformed not just my creative life, but how I move through the world.

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If you’re a writer, especially one trying to juggle a full life while still making space for your art, I’ve got you. I share (very personal) stories from my own path, reflections on boundaries, self-trust, and the tiny shifts that help us protect what matters most. You'll also get one intentional reflection question each week to guide your own reflections.

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Whether you’re navigating a big decision or just need someone to remind you that your time and energy are sacred, you’ll find something here.

—Chelene

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We don’t rush here. At Breathing Space Creative, we believe in the long, winding path—and noticing what’s blooming along the way.

Come join me. Let’s relearn how to say no—with love, with clarity, and with ourselves at the centre.

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Want to see examples? Check out my recent newsletters here.