by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
People worldwide repeatedly ask questions about how to heal after an abusive relationship. And I’m reminded of the 3 B’s: Boundaries, Berries and Bouncing.
Boundaries Begin with Self Boundaries
We’ve all heard of the importance of cultivating clear boundaries to offset the dysfunctional dynamics of abusive relationships. Yet, many people convince themselves that this means learning to say “no” to other people. My belief is that it all begins with saying “yes” and saying “no” first to oneself.
We are with others as we are with ourselves. And we train others how to be with us by the way we are with them.
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