Boundaries with Hurtful Family Members
When you think of the word “family,” what comes to mind? Laughter, good times, safety, or none of the above? As much as we may desire our family members to be the people we long to be around the most, the difficult truth is, sometimes this is not the case.
Sometimes our families are difficult and uncomfortable to be around. Although we share the same bloodline or are related by marriage, this doesn’t mean we automatically have amazing relationships. The reality is, families are made up of human beings and human beings are flawed.
Consequently, there is a direct correlation between the health of our relationships and the emotional and spiritual maturity of the people in those relationships. This is why we may have family members that are hurtful and challenging to be in the presence of. When this is the case, we should consider establishing healthy boundaries.
Taking this proactive stance helps us decide in advance how we will respond to the hurtful behavior and words of others. By setting boundaries, we choose to be in control of the only thing we can attempt to control: ourselves.
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