Each time you feel discomfort but ignore it to avoid upsetting someone, you teach yourself that…

Each time you feel discomfort but ignore it to avoid upsetting someone, you teach yourself that your voice is secondary. A boundary is not only an attempt to change another’s behavior. It shows that you will protect your time and dignity when needed. Self-trust grows when you do not abandon yourself in a difficult conversation. Your no is also a promise made to yourself.