Struggle Care
74: Boundary Stories, Part 1: The Dad I Didn’t Cut Off
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Quick takeaways
- Setting boundaries requires navigating complex dynamics while still maintaining care and support for a loved one with abusive behavior.
- Alcoholism played a significant role in the podcast guest's father's behavior and their relationship, highlighting the importance of establishing boundaries while considering the complexities of addiction.
Deep dives
Setting Boundaries and Navigating Complex Relationships
Setting boundaries can be more nuanced than simply saying 'if you don't do this, I'm going to do that.' The podcast guest shares her personal story of navigating the complexities of setting boundaries with her father. Despite his abusive behavior, she still loved him and wanted him in her life. She had a flowchart decision-making process that helped guide her. She established that his behavior had to be acceptable to her, and if he was rude or abusive, she would disengage from the relationship. However, she recognized that his mistreatment was often related to his alcoholism, and when he was sober, he could be a different person. She learned how to set boundaries, communicate her limits, and disengage when necessary while still maintaining a certain level of care and support for her father.
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