Boundaries is written with a load of Biblical references, but it encourages healthy boundaries between family members and friends.
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It encourages us to stop reacting out of anger or guilt and start responding from predetermined values and priorities.
This book is particularly good at addressing abusive situations. The authors empower victims to stand up for themselves and refuse to allow further abuse.
The author encouraged us to not water someone else’s lawn by
covering up for someone else’s irresponsible behavior.
How is the irresponsible son going to learn how to handle money if you always there with a handout? How will your your co-worker learn the effects of her sloppy work if you keep covering up for her?
To rescue people from the natural consequences of their behavior is to render them powerless.
Giving out of fear: Some people feel like they love and give too much, but what they actually do is that they give out of FEAR of losing love..
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