E113: 5 Reasons Adult Children Struggle With Boundaries

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest struggles for adult children from dysfunctional families: setting and sticking to healthy boundaries. If you’ve ever found it challenging to maintain boundaries, you’re not alone. We explore five main reasons behind this difficulty, starting with the fear of rejection or abandonment. Often, those raised in dysfunctional environments feel they must prioritize others to avoid isolation, and that belief lingers into adulthood.We also discuss how a lack of clarity around personal needs and feelings makes it hard to recognize what boundaries to set, while guilt and a sense of obligation can pressure us into “keeping the peace” at the expense of our well-being. Low self-esteem plays a role as well, with many of us questioning whether our boundaries are valid or feeling unworthy of asserting our needs. Finally, we explore the patterns of people-pleasing and codependency that develop as coping mechanisms, where we feel responsible for others’ happiness, often at the cost of our own.By recognizing these patterns, we can start to redefine our boundaries and make meaningful strides toward healthier relationships. Join us as we uncover the roots of these struggles and share insights on how to break free.If you want to find out more, I invite you to join me in my 8 week course, Trials To Triumph. We spend an entire week talking JUST ABOUT BOUNDARIES. You can grab it here: https://workshops.tammyvincent.com/Trial2Triumph You can use coupon Code "PODCAST" for a HUGE savings. Resources: Grab My Signature Course "Trials To Triumph: An Adult Childs Emotional Freedom Blueprint" for just $24 (a $173 Savings) Grab it here: https://www.tammyvincent.com/course USe code "HEALFOR24" to grab the savings.Do you have a question you want answered on the next episode of "Adult Child of Dysfunction": Visit https://www.speakpipe.com/Tammyvincentcoaching and ask the question. Make sure you tell me who you are so that I can let you know when the answer goes live!Book a FREE calL: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/30-minute-discovery-call Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1087928608822377Learn How Essential Oils Can Help You Fix What Ails You Naturallyhttps://calendly.com/tammyvincent/head-to-toe-wellness-consultationInterested in Booking Tammy for a speaking engagement? Reach out now and let's see if I would be a great fit for your next event...https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/speakers-event-chatWant to watch this instead of listen? Most Episodes are Copies Onto My YouTube Channel. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/@AdultChildofDysfunction(Disclaimer: Some of these shownotes and episodes have affiliate links. If you purchase, I will receive a small commission, with no cost to you of course)About Tammy:Tammy Vincent, a survivor and thriver, has transformed her life from the challenges of being an adult child of two...