If you struggle with boundaries, you’re not alone. A lot of people were raised to prioritize harmony. To keep the peace. To smooth things over. To be “easy.” So when you start saying: “I’m not okay with that.” “I need some space.” “That doesn’t work for me.” …it can feel uncomfortable. Even selfish. Even wrong. I tell my clients often: boundaries aren’t punishment — they’re protection. They’re not about controlling someone else’s behavior. They’re about clarifying what you wi