Company We Keep

‘This book is a gift for anyone ready to choose better, deeper connection’ - Jillian Turecki, author of It Begins With YouFrom New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Elle comes a radical call to reflect on our friendships, take ownership of our energy and live in our truth.The Company We Keep reminds us that the people we surround ourselves with are not only mirrors, but key companions on the lifelong journey of healing, self-trust and belonging. Alex shares her unflinching journey of learning to stop abandoning herself in the name of loyalty and offers a clear and compassionate path to creating deeper connections.In it, Alex invites us to be real about the friendships we nurture and the ones we outgrow, offering hard-won wisdom on:Recognising when people-pleasing and self-silencing have become a patternUnderstanding that honesty – while sometimes painful – is a bridge to real intimacy or necessary endingsTaking full responsibility for how we show up in our friendships and communitiesLetting go of the belief that we earn love by shrinking ourselvesThe Company We Keep is not just about nurturing our most meaningful friendships – it’s about becoming a better friend to ourselves first.‘Thoughtful, grounding and deeply affirming’ - Candice Brathwaite, author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother‘In a time of increasing loneliness, this book provides a steady guide, teaching us how to foster closeness, show up intentionally, and genuinely care for the people in our lives’ Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace