Dear Jordan…Only You Get to Define Your Boundaries | Discussing Boundaries, Co-Parenting, and Protecting Your Peace

In this episode of Dear Jordan, I explore what it really means to set and maintain boundaries—especially in relationships where those boundaries were never respected to begin with.From childhood lessons about space and privacy… to navigating control, trauma, and co-parenting after a breakup… this letter walks through how boundaries are learned, unlearned, and rebuilt over time.Because boundaries aren’t just about saying “no.”They’re about understanding what you are responsible for… and what you are not.In this episode, I talk about:• Why boundaries are necessary for healthy relationships• How trauma can distort your sense of what is “normal”• The difference between communication and control in co-parenting• Why some people resist boundaries—and what that actually means• How to recognize when you’re being open… vs being monitored• Why you cannot love someone into respecting youThis episode blends personal experience, psychological insight, and faith-based reflection to help you better understand where your limits are—and why protecting them matters.Because love should not require access to every part of you.And having boundaries does not make you difficult.It makes you aware.If this episode resonates with you, be sure to follow Dear Jordan on Spotify so you don’t miss the next letter.