Nedra Glover Tawwab Quotes

What you're searching for in others lies within you.

understanding breeds grace.

Remember: there is no such thing as guilt-free boundary setting. If you want to minimize (not eliminate) guilt, change the way you think about the process. Stop thinking about boundaries as mean or wrong; start to believe that they’re a nonnegotiable part of healthy relationships, as well as a self-care and wellness practice.

You aren't what happened to you.

Visit the past, but don't stay there.

It’s true that setting boundaries isn’t easy. Paralyzing fear about how someone might respond can easily hold us back. You might play out awkward interactions in your mind and prepare yourself for the worst possible outcome. But trust me: short-term discomfort for a long-term healthy relationship is worth it every time!

Critical thinking is a threat to unhealthy systems, and questions make people think.

we victimize ourselves further when we let our fear prevent us from doing what we need to do.

Boundaries will set you free. (Introduction)

Be the person you would have looked up to in childhood.

Discomfort is a part of the process.

We can't stop others from neglecting us, but we can stop ignoring ourselves.

It’s okay for a small child to set limits like not eating meat or feeling uncomfortable around certain people. Parents who respect those boundaries make space for their children to feel safe and loved, and they reinforce the positive habit of articulating needs. When parents ignore these preferences, children feel lonely, neglected, and like their needs don’t matter—and they will likely struggle with boundaries as adults.

Tell people what you need.

Burnout is a response to unhealthy boundaries.