The First Time I Set a Boundary (And Felt Like a Monster)
Setting boundaries is supposed to be about self-care, but the first time I actually said “no” to someone, I felt like I’d just kicked a puppy. Recovery taught me to protect my sobriety, but no one explained how to handle the guilt, the second-guessing, or the fallout from people who suddenly didn’t get what they wanted from me.
When was the first time you set a real boundary?
Did you want to crawl in a hole afterward, or was it a relief?
Share your “boundary guilt” stories below.
Let’s normalize the messiness instead of pretending it’s all empowering speeches and high fives.
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Belinda Morey
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The First Time I Set a Boundary (And Felt Like a Monster)
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