“Boundaries, boundaries, what do they mean?
A line we draw to keep our self-esteem
A shield to protect from hurt and pain
To keep our hearts from going insane
We draw a line to keep out the bad
To say “enough” and make ourselves happy
To say “no” when it is not convenient
To keep ourselves in good condition too
Boundaries, boundaries, they’re not just a fence we build around us
They’re a way to live with self-confidence
To set a limit to what we’ll allow
Keeping our dignity and our power
We’ll not accept less than we deserve
We’ll not be treated like we’re not worth it or less than
We’ll speak up for what we believe
We’ll take care of ourselves, and we’ll achieve
Boundaries, boundaries, they’re a must
To live a genuinely just life, draw your line, and make it clear
Your self-worth is something dear”
“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.”
― Brené Brown
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