Feeling Guilty About Boundaries? You're Not Alone!
Episode Overview
Feeling guilty after setting boundaries is normal and human. Healthy individuals respect your boundaries; toxic ones may react negatively. Boundaries are important with both toxic and healthy people. Honour your decisions and acknowledge your emotions without judgment. Small steps in healing can prevent reaching a breaking point.
Feeling guilty after setting a boundary just means you're human.
How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober? In this episode of 'The Shiftshow with Adriana Bucci,' listeners are treated to a candid discussion on setting boundaries and the inevitable guilt that often follows. Adriana Bucci, the host, shares her own experiences and insights, drawing from her background as a coach, not a therapist, to help those recovering from narcissistic abuse.
The episode is a recording of an Instagram live session where Adriana addresses common feelings of guilt when setting boundaries, especially with toxic individuals like narcissistic parents. Adriana emphasises that feeling guilty after establishing boundaries is entirely normal and simply a sign of one's humanity. She reassures listeners that a healthy person will respect your boundaries, while a toxic person might react negatively.
The episode delves into the importance of maintaining boundaries not only with toxic individuals but also with oneself and healthy people. Adriana provides practical advice on managing these emotions, encouraging listeners to honour their decisions and feel their feelings without judgment. Throughout the episode, Adriana's light-hearted approach and personal anecdotes make the serious topic of boundary-setting accessible and relatable. She encourages listeners to take small steps towards healing and not to wait until they reach a breaking point.
If you've ever questioned your decision to set boundaries or struggled with guilt, this episode offers reassurance and practical tips to help you on your journey to recovery. Are you ready to embrace your humanity and set those much-needed boundaries?