The Soft-Hearted Savage is the weekly home for recovering nice girls who are done betraying themselves to keep other women comfortable—whether it is a friend, a sister, a cousin, an auntie, or a mother. This blog puts language to the guilt, resentment, and exhaustion of people-pleasing, then gives you straight-up guidance to choose self-respect, set real boundaries, and step into your full “villain” era with a clear conscience.