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Invisible Lines
A Boundary Issue.
Last week, I embarked on a journey of letting go, bidding farewell to one of my three jobs. As a single mother navigating the fine line of ‘how much is too much?’ I faced the reality of being just one person tasked with an overwhelming array of responsibilities.
The past few months have been a profound learning curve, teaching me the importance of understanding my boundaries, not just in terms of responsibilities but in recognizing where I stand in this vast world, rather than defining who I am by it.
Boundaries define where we stand, not who we are.
Esther Levy
Two and a half years ago, my move across the country from LA to NY marked the beginning of a journey not just through different landscapes but through the contours of my own identity.
Transitioning from a life marked by boundless energy and achievement to feeling lost and stretched too thin in unfamiliar territory, I realized the key lay in learning to communicate differently and assert boundaries effectively.
Every situation demands an understanding of how boundaries communicate and can lead us into tricky territory-both in our personal spaces and interactions with others.
Without clear boundaries, we risk losing a sense of self, facing unnecessary conflict, and…
