The Boundary That Saved Me After My Son Died | Brooke Scherer

⚠️ Content Disclaimer:This episode includes discussions of emotional boundaries, family trauma, and terminal illness. Listener discretion is advised.In Episode 23 of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke and Andres dig deep into the messy, often misunderstood topic of boundaries—how they’re formed, how they’re violated, and what happens when we go too long without them.Brooke reflects on how the dynamic with her father forced her to confront her own limits. She shares what it looked like to set boundaries with someone she deeply loves, and how doing so became a crucial act of self-preservation. For the first time, she reflects on what it means to create space for herself—even when it’s uncomfortable.Together, they explore:– What boundaries actually are—and what they’re not– Why we often wait too long to protect our peace– The role of community in surviving emotional collapse– How grief shapes what we allow and what we tolerateThis episode is for anyone who’s been stretched too thin, loved too hard, or lost themselves trying to hold everyone else together.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support—24/7.Visit us at: https://www.traumauncensored.com/