You have like six questions that you should ask yourself before cutting off a toxic family member. Sometimes people's behaviors are so unhealthy that it is more harmful for you to be in a relationship with them. "I do think the grief is part of the process and it's not anything you can rush," she says.
Telling other people what you want – or need – can be a really difficult thing to do! Nedra Glover Tawwab is a therapist and New York Times bestselling author who helps people create healthy boundaries with themselves and others, both at work and in personal relationships. In this episode, she talks about why identifying your needs is so important, clarifies what healthy boundaries can look like and shares empowering tools so you can advocate for yourself – and get the treatment you deserve. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts