How To Establish Boundaries With Your Family
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Julia Austin
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You don’t have to answer
“In terms of family with input, we don’t have to respond every time somebody says something to us,” advises Dr. Jackson. “Despite that being our urge, we are allowed to say ‘I hear what you’re saying’ or ‘I need to process that.’ We feel this pressure to defend ourselves – to respond. So if somebody says ‘How are you going to pay your bills?’ we feel we need to lay out our plan step by step for them. It’s possible to say ‘I appreciate all the advice that you’re sharing’ and leave it at that.”
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