8. Establishing boundaries with family and friends

Setting boundaries with family and friends can be so difficult. My friend Sarah shares what it was like growing up with a mother who had an addiction to pain killers and the process she used to set boundaries, inspired by Brene Brown. 

Step 1: Decide what is okay and what is not okay.

Step 2: Make a plan.

Step 3: Say no instead of feeling resentful.

Although Sarah has wished to remain anonymous to protect the other people involved in her story, she bravely opens her heart to share the things she's learned. If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, you are not alone. If you need to set boundaries with a loved one, you are not alone. 

Here is a video of Brene Brown explaining the idea of boundaries. Definitely worth your time to watch. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U3VcgUzqiI