11. Establishing Boundaries

In this episode, Allie and Alison talk about a tough one: Boundaries. For those of us who have experienced trauma, creating boundaries can be difficult - even in the healthiest of relationships. It's even harder to keep ourselves protected in harmful or high-demand relationships. Today the girls will talk about their experiences setting boundaries with narcissists, and how you can do it too. With these examples, tips, and the encouragement that you CAN do this - we hope you are motivated to instill some supportive boundaries in your life. *** In this episode, Allie refers to a helpful quote/mantra. The full quote is: "If one of us has to be upset, it doesn't have to be me." You can find this quote and other helpful information in Danu Morrigan's excellent book: You're Not Crazy, it's Your Mother. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or you have an idea for something you'd like to see us cover on the podcast, you can reach us at [email protected]. If you like what you've heard, please like and subscribe to our podcast wherever you are listening to us, so we can reach and help more people! If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast. If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com. If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience. Thanks!