Until recently, I never really heard anything about boundaries, or I may have but never paid attention! My husband and I got married young and started having children. About the time my kids were 4 years and 2 years old I met a new friend, this friend would introduce me to some major truths I had never heard of. I had the view that keeping everyone, as far as family and friends, happy and pleased with me was what my goal should be, to always keep the peace. When my husband and I would make a choice other than what was wanted by others, there would be confrontation that was very unhealthy. I’m thankful to realize this now since my friend shared about what boundaries are and about a book called just that, “Boundaries,” by Dr. Henry Cloud. I read this book and felt so liberated in regard to myself, my family, and our feelings, needs, and wants! I couldn’t believe this was actually healthy and that in many ways, how I felt was actually healthy and right…I’ve been on and will be on the journey to healthier boundaries and more freedom always, but I am extremely thankful for how far I’ve come over the last ten years! I love the fact that the more I work on my own health in any area of life, the more it transfers to my family. The things I conquer will be the starting line for my kids to be able to go so much further by my age!
Faith, Family, Freedom