Family Boundaries: Journal Prompt 10

Setting boundaries with family is easier when you have a clear understanding of your values.

Family Boundaries: Journal Prompt 9

Your assumption cannot be that everyone is interested in change.

Expect that setting boundaries will include repeating yourself.

When you set boundaries with family, consider their capabilities.

If you make changes or set boundaries, who will not like it?

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

Family can be complicated and messy. Chances are, if you are working on family boundaries you might need a new strategy for spending time together.

Boundaries are about understanding your limits and capabilities of control.

One boundary you might come to utilize is recognizing and resisting manipulation. Manipulation: making a person feel bad in order to do something.

With family there can be an expectation that you tolerate behavior you would not otherwise.