# How to be direct about someone's hurtful behavior without being confrontational

An episode of [The Overwhelmed Brain](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/743537890), 17 May 2026, 36 min.

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You're allowed to tell someone they're hurting you — and if you feel stuck because you avoid conflict or keep punishing with silence, I've been there and will show you how to say it plainly so you know whether they change or reveal who they really are.

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