The Work of Being Human

Why We Need Boundaries


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Are you exhausted? Do you feel disrespected? Disempowered? Do you consistently give more than you get in your relationships? Do they feel out of balance? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," it's time to look at our boundaries. Boundaries are the relational tool we use to identify, preserve, and maintain our individuality and unique self. Boundaries are how we say yes and no in relationships, and if we feel we can only say yes and never no, we are in a fear state. We know we want and need relationships that satisfy us, but in order to have those kinds of healthy relationships, we need to feel safe, which means being safe to say no. This week, we dive into boundaries: why we need them, how to set them, what kinds of relationships uphold boundaries, and which challenge them in an unhealthy way. 

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The Work of Being HumanBy Vanessa Bentley

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