A boundary is like a fence or property line. It distinguishes what is yours and what is someone else’s. It also distinguishes between what you are responsible for and those areas for which you will not take responsibility.
In addictions, boundaries can be unclear, difficult to define, and hard to maintain. The boundary is necessary for healthy functioning and helps keep people and relationships safe. This lesson will define what a boundary does and what it doesn’t do. Learn how to manage opposition to your boundaries and how to handle boundary violators. Additionally, this lesson provides guidelines and tips to help you establish boundary lines clearly and respectfully.
