In the past, while seeing a clinical psychologist due to the PTSD, I read a couple of books about setting boundaries and, naturally, I could have written all the books about co-dependency and being he adult child of an alcoholic (even though I was very young when this occurred)....Coming from a dysfunctional home - I could be the poster child! 
And..... I am 100% better than I was at setting boundaries. In fact, my principal is quite amazed when I say "no" these days, but I feel empowered!  And, I used to be such a Type A + perfectionist, my own sister-in-law refused to ever do a bridal shower with me again. Of course, she's the type that would put tupperware and fine china on a table and I'm the one making sure every edge of the tablecloth is even! LOL I've read all the books, done most of the research, worked with some excellent clinicians when I worked in mental health, even can help many others, but I haven't always applied the "boundaries" application and end up hitting a brick wall before I realize I'm even near it.
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