Setting Compassionate Boundaries with Loved Ones

From this month’s blog by CTRR Practitioner Terri Allred:

“Boundaries are often misunderstood. Many people think of them as walls—barriers meant to keep others out. But when set with compassion, boundaries are actually bridges. They are invitations to healthier, more sustainable relationships.

For trauma survivors, setting boundaries with loved ones can feel especially daunting. Maybe past experiences taught you that saying "no" led to punishment or rejection. Maybe you’ve internalized the idea that your needs should always come second. Or perhaps you feel a deep responsibility to care for others, even at the expense of your own well-being.

The good news? You can rewrite this narrative! You can set boundaries in a way that honors both your needs and your relationships. Based on the trauma-informed work of CTRR Practitioner Terri Allred, MS, here’s how to cultivate compassionate boundaries—boundaries that are firm yet kind, protective yet connective.”

To view the full blog post, please visit this page.