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The Exact Words to Say When You're Too Exhausted to Think
100+ copy-paste scripts for managing family, setting limits, and asking for help – without the guilt spiral that usually follows.
Too tired to read? Start here:
How It Works
"It's an external hard drive for your burned-out brain."
When your phone runs out of storage, you don't try harder to remember – you offload to an external drive. This is that, but for the conversations your exhausted brain can't handle anymore. Look up your situation. Find the script. Say the words. Done.
If you've read this far, you probably already know the problem.
You know you need help. You know you "should" ask your family to step up. You've probably even tried – and watched it fail.
Maybe you got dismissed. Maybe they made excuses. Maybe they turned it around on you: "You're always so stressed out. Maybe you need to manage your expectations."
And you walked away feeling worse than before you asked.
Here's what I discovered after two years of trial and error: The problem wasn't THAT I asked. It was HOW I asked.
1. Hinting – "It would be nice if someone could help more..." (Gets ignored)
2. Exploding – "I can't believe you never help!" (Triggers defensiveness)
3. Capitulating – "Fine, I'll just do it myself." (Reinforces the pattern)
None of these work. And they all leave you feeling guilty afterward.
But there's a fourth option – one that requires no mental energy to execute.
SIBLING SCRIPTS
#47: When They Say "I Can't"
↑ This is what it looks like on your phone at 3 AM
What Effective Communication Actually Sounds Like
What Usually Happens
"I feel overwhelmed when you don't help. I need you to honor my boundary and take a shift, or I'll have to step back for my mental health."
→ Uses "I feel" (vulnerable), "boundary" (triggering), vague threat (bluff)
What Actually Works
"Dr. Chen says single-person rotation creates fall risk. We need two-person coverage Monday. Your shifts are marked. If you can't cover them – agency is $35/hr, we split. Let me know by Friday: time or money?"
→ Cites authority, states facts, binary choice, clear deadline
Script #12: When They Guilt-Trip You for Having Plans
You say: "I know this is a lot. My availability this week is [X]. If you need coverage outside those times, here's the agency number, or I can text [Alternative] to see if they can take it. Which would you prefer?"
If they escalate: "I hear that you're frustrated. I'm not able to discuss this productively right now. Let's talk tomorrow at [Specific Time]."
↑ Copy this. Screenshot it. Use it tonight. If it helps, imagine having 100+ more like this.
They Might Push Back. You'll Be Ready.
When you speak differently, people sometimes resist at first. That's normal – and it's temporary. Here's why you'll be fine:
- The scripts include "What Happens Next" follow-ups for pushback
- You control the pace – use one script, see how it feels
- The pushback is temporary (usually 72 hours)
- Hold the line, and a new normal forms
Introducing
The Crisis Deck
100+ Copy-Paste Scripts You Grab – Not Read
Just Search → Find → Use.
The Words You Need For 100+ Situations
Organized by situation – not chapter!
- Sibling Scripts: When they won't help, won't pay, or won't visit
- Parent Scripts: When they guilt-trip, refuse care, or play favorites
- Self-Talk Scripts: What to tell yourself when guilt spirals hit
- Scripts for the Workplace, Marriage, Kids, the judgy lady at Church and so much more!
- "What Happens Next" and detailed escalation guides for handling the pushback
- Searchable in under 10 seconds – find your situation, find your words
Your Investment Today:
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(Less than 1 round of "I'm too tired to cook" takeout)
Instant PDF download • Works on phone, tablet, or computer • Use it tonight
You Can Always Go Back
Try these scripts for 60 days. If they don't bring you immediate relief... if they feel too hard... or if you simply decide you'd rather handle things the old way – that's completely fine. You can always go back to the way things were. Just email me – I will refund every penny, no questions asked.
But you owe it to yourself to see if this is the exit door you've been looking for.
Common Questions
"How do I actually use this?"
It's a Digital Searchable Collection (not an app, not a subscription). Open on phone, tablet, or computer. Search (Ctrl+F) to find your situation instantly. No login. No internet needed after download. Works with no Wi-Fi.
"Won't this sound scripted or fake?"
It might at first – and that's okay. Even if it sounds "structured," that's more effective than your exhausted improvisation. Structure beats clever when you're running on fumes. And if your family notices you're speaking differently? Good. Clear always beats spontaneous.
"What if they push back harder?"
They probably will – at first. That's why every script includes "What Happens Next" follow-up responses. The first word isn't the hardest. The second and third are. You'll have those too.
"I've tried everything – why would this be different?"
This isn't advice. It's not a book to read. It's not principles to remember. It's the actual words – pre-written, organized by situation, accessible in under 10 seconds. You don't have to think. Just look it up and use it.
You've Tried Advice.
You've Tried Apps.
You've Tried Therapy.
Maybe it's time to try having the actual words.
Get The Crisis Deck – $37Instant download • 60-day guarantee • Use it tonight