Family Boundaries: Journal Prompt 5

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Grieve.

Setting boundaries with family can be an emotional experience, similar to grief.

Boundaries help you maintain a healthy distance from someone you might otherwise prefer to be close to. But because of wounds, choices, and patterns, boundaries became necessary.

While boundaries become necessary for wellness, they tend to leave gaps that need to be acknowledged and grieved.

Journal Prompt: I grieve…

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Brooke James | Marriage & Family Therapist, Writer

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My name is Brooke, I currently practice in the Raleigh area as a counselor for individuals, couples, and families recovering from addiction. Most of my writing comes from morning coffee reflection or a long run. As a disclaimer, my writing is one perspective. While reading, please assume it your responsibility to take what is helpful and leave the rest. Peace. Love. Gratitude. Email Contact: brooke@rnb4counseling.com

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One thought on “Family Boundaries: Journal Prompt 5”

  1. I grieve the family I thought I had.

    Since establishing boundaries, I’ve learned that I didn’t see people clearly, so now, I oftentimes have had to grieve the family I thought I had ❤

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