Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
It seems like a simple concept - no means no. Period. Even toddlers generally understand the concept. So why is it an ongoing issue for certain teens and adults to respect that no means no?
What happens when some people are on the receiving end of a “no” is that they feel rejected, disappointed, frustrated, or embarrassed. Their reaction is triggered by not getting whatever they wanted.
Some people were also taught, whether on purpose or indirectly, to keep persuading, negotiating, or pushing past resistance instead of accepting a boundary.
Learning to respect “no” means recognizing that another person’s limits are not an invitation to debate, but information about where a boundary lies.
Thank you, Renca, for saying loudly a message that needs to be drummed into everyone’s head, starting in childhood and repeated as long as needed.
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Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis.
Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information.
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Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists.
NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities.
We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community.
© 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
It seems like a simple concept - no means no. Period. Even toddlers generally understand the concept. So why is it an ongoing issue for certain teens and adults to respect that no means no?
What happens when some people are on the receiving end of a “no” is that they feel rejected, disappointed, frustrated, or embarrassed. Their reaction is triggered by not getting whatever they wanted.
Some people were also taught, whether on purpose or indirectly, to keep persuading, negotiating, or pushing past resistance instead of accepting a boundary.
Learning to respect “no” means recognizing that another person’s limits are not an invitation to debate, but information about where a boundary lies.
Thank you, Renca, for saying loudly a message that needs to be drummed into everyone’s head, starting in childhood and repeated as long as needed.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: deafcounseling.com
Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis.
Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information.
______________________
.
.
.
.
.
.
Start today! deafcounseling.com @deafmentalhealthstories @deafcounseling #deafcounseling #deaftherapy #deafmentalhealthdefined
.
.
.
.
Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists.
NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities.
We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community.
© 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
