I recently had a Net Galley reading of the Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban.
Like “It starts with Food” Melissa has written an easy-to-read practical guide.
I really appreciate the sample scripts that make it easy to visualize how to use boundaries in different contexts.
Even better I love that Melissa has included qualifiers for when setting a boundary might not be appropriate. ie. in the case of a friend bailing frequently – when they may – in fact be experiencing some difficulties like depression or some physical health challenges. I personally live with chronic pain and do find myself either cancelling or not making firm commitments to plans because of the uncertainty of how I’d be feeling. I really appreciate that when I use my clear and kind boundaries about staying home that my friends understand and still extend invitations again the next time.
Or how someone not respecting your boundaries could be red flags (i.e. in intimate relationships).
This book is a great tool for people who have difficulty establishing
healthy boundaries in a variety of settings.
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