There was a time in my life when I was constantly over-giving — always available for others, always the one people could count on.

At the time, I didn’t realize that this behavior stemmed from a deep longing to be chosen, to feel important.

I was fighting to be seen, to make sure I wouldn’t be forgotten.

Needless to say, it was draining… but I didn’t see it until the pain of not receiving what I wanted — or receiving only crumbs — became unbearable.

Can you relate?

If so, you’re not alone. ...

There was a time in my life when I kept asking the Universe for two things: more money and a great life partner. On paper, I was doing “all the right things.” I was always able to make really good money — sometimes a lot of it. But somehow, it always slipped away.

Some times, it disappeared because I was paying off my husband’s debts. Another time, it was through a business that looked successful but collapsed in a bad deal. Even when I bounced back and started making good money again, it still...