Boundary Baby Steps

If you grew up in a family where healthy boundaries didn’t exist (or only one person got to set boundaries), it can feel impossible to even imagine taking steps to protect your time, space, and feelings. You may have heard of people who shut family members completely out of their lives (which is sometimes the best choice) and wonder if it has to be that way.

But there are so many shades of grey between going no contact and allowing things to continue as they are.

One small step that some of my clients have taken is to quietly limit access.

This can look like putting your phone on silent, letting calls go to voicemail, or simply not responding immediately to texts and calls.

This baby step can seem so small to others, but can feel profound if you’re used to being physically and emotionally available to someone 24/7. 

It’s a way of sending a clear message to yourself as well - that you get to choose how you spend your time and energy. It can feel incredibly empowering. 

Are you ready to start choosing yourself and prioritizing your own needs?

Click the “request a session” button and we can talk about your next steps.