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( Cut for length - no graphic or detailed triggers. Talk about boundaries, not wanting to be touched, how to express and maintain safe physical boundaries. )

Going along with last week's theme of practicing coping skills, this week we're going to focus on practicing boundary-setting, asking for things you need, and standing up for yourself.

( Cut for length more than triggers. Talk of boundaries, setting boundaries, asking for what you need, standing up for yourself. )

PUBLIC ENTRY

( Parents and boundaries. )

( Setting boundaries, respecting boundaries. )

In the American Heritage Dictionary, the word "boundary" is defined as “an indicated border or limit.” Healthy boundaries enable us to see ourselves as individuals and make independent decisions and actions. They also allow us to interact with others--friends, family or intimate partners--comfortably and in a way that encourages growth ( Read more... )

( How can I establish a healthy relationship? Avoiding co-dependency )

Hello, my name is Whirlwitch and I have boundary issues.

( Cut for discussion of abusive relationship, guilt felt by third party, bad sense of interpersonal boundaries. )

Tomorrow night, I'm supposed to be having dinner with my boyfriend's parents and I just wanted to ask a few things.

A few more triggers just in case: being hugged by strangers, being on Disability, anorexia

So, tomorrow I'm supposed to be having dinner with my boyfriend's parents.  I have met his parents a couple of times before and neither time ( Read more... )

Having issues...What else is new, right? 
Just all around cranky, you know? Most of it's probably PMS, but a little is feeling weak and not saying no. Why? Mom called Friday evening asking if she'd gotten any bills since she left the state for a Californian vacation on the 22nd. I said yes, four. Now, if it were me, I would've tried to set up online ( Read more... )

This year has been a lot better than last year. My depression has improved and I'm about to cut my dosage down under the watchful eye of the doctor ( Read more... )