Radio Headspace Drawing the Line
May 20, 2025
Setting boundaries can be tough, particularly with loved ones. The speaker shares personal experiences of navigating emotional boundaries with a father struggling with alcoholism. This discussion highlights the mental health benefits of establishing boundaries while maintaining honest and grounded relationships. Listeners gain practical tips on balancing self-care and codependency in family dynamics.
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Rosie's Boundary Story
- Rosie Acosta shares a personal story about becoming her dad's therapist at age 10 due to his emotional codependency and drinking.
- She recounts a difficult moment when his intoxicated call led her to set a clear boundary to protect herself.
Protect Your Energy With Boundaries
- Protect your energy by setting boundaries that you can enforce, such as not answering calls when someone is intoxicated.
- Remember, you can't change others but can control your energy and responses.
Communicate Boundaries Respectfully
- Set boundaries by communicating needs respectfully without accusatory words like always or never.
- Frame statements positively to encourage cooperative solutions.