Communicating your needs, setting boundaries, or responding to challenging comments can be hard especially when your energy is low, you’re feeling overwhelmed, or you’re not sure what to say. Words for When You Need Them is a collection of scripts, examples, and ideas designed to give you a starting point. These words are not perfect and won’t cover every situation, but they can be adapted to suit your style, your relationships, and your comfort level.

 

It’s completely okay to struggle to respond, to pause, or to not know what to say in the moment. AI tools can also be useful for helping you draft messages or reword scripts when you’re feeling drained. The goal here is support, not perfection, to give you words to borrow, adjust, or simply inspire, so that communicating your needs feels a little easier.