How to recognize unhealthy social dynamics, advocate for your needs, and set healthy boundaries to transform your relationships and contribute to stronger, more peaceful communities.
I'm also an HSP who struggles with boundaries, and it's especially interesting that we played the same role for our mothers. I recently had to set a boundary with a roommate, and I practiced saying "no" without trying to justify it. Of course, doing so triggered her anxiety, etc etc etc. It was still a mess, but I'll take it as progress. I really appreciated your reminder to ground and be mindful when setting boundaries is overwhelming! I forget to do that a lot, ha.
Mica, thank you for your comment and welcome to our community. I’m so glad to hear this was validation for you in your experience of practicing boundaries with your roommate, and yes it’s not uncommon for these patterns to take root in childhood. Grounding can be so tough to remember. I often just think of it as giving yourself space to process and respond after you’ve set a boundary. Keep up your practice, and we’re here to support you on that journey 😌
I'm also an HSP who struggles with boundaries, and it's especially interesting that we played the same role for our mothers. I recently had to set a boundary with a roommate, and I practiced saying "no" without trying to justify it. Of course, doing so triggered her anxiety, etc etc etc. It was still a mess, but I'll take it as progress. I really appreciated your reminder to ground and be mindful when setting boundaries is overwhelming! I forget to do that a lot, ha.
Mica, thank you for your comment and welcome to our community. I’m so glad to hear this was validation for you in your experience of practicing boundaries with your roommate, and yes it’s not uncommon for these patterns to take root in childhood. Grounding can be so tough to remember. I often just think of it as giving yourself space to process and respond after you’ve set a boundary. Keep up your practice, and we’re here to support you on that journey 😌