Women of Impact If Your Family Feels Toxic, You’re Not the ‘Bad Guy’ for Setting Boundaries | Nedra Glover Tawwab (Fan Fav)
Oct 31, 2025
Nedra Glover Tawwab, a clinical psychologist and relationship expert, dives deep into setting boundaries in unhealthy family dynamics. She shares insights on recognizing manipulation, dealing with family gaslighting, and understanding unconditional loyalty versus self-protection. Nedra offers practical advice for managing intrusive relatives and discusses when it's appropriate to cut ties. She emphasizes the importance of self-worth and healing while navigating complex family relationships, encouraging listeners to prioritize their well-being over toxic loyalty.
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Find Support Beyond Denial
- Seek support outside the family if relatives deny or gaslight your experience.
- Find allies among cousins, aunts, friends, community groups, or online spaces for validation.
Loyalty Is To Love, Not Abuse
- Unintentional harm still causes real damage and family ties don't erase that pain.
- Loyalty should be to love, not to abuse, secrets, or lies that harm you.
State Boundaries Clearly And In Advance
- Say what doesn't work for you plainly, just as you would with any other relationship.
- Decide boundaries in advance so you can block, not respond, or enforce them consistently.
