By Ruthanne N. Arrington When my father-in-law had a heart attack, I spent lots of time in the hospital critical care waiting area. Over the course of a week, I observed numerous families and interacted with many. Perhaps the most tragic situation was an 18-year-old motorcycle accident victim. As the family learned more about […]
By Karen O’Connor I remember the day I learned about relationship boundaries—not from a book or lecture, but from a painful personal experience. I had befriended a visitor at the church I was attending. She needed someone to confide in, a ride here and there, and a family to embrace her until she found […]
By Amy Simon I grew up watching the consequences of unhealthy boundaries in my family. I’ve had my own boundary issues, along the lines of trying to please everyone and not saying no when I need to. That has its own consequences of feeling overwhelmed, used, and walked over. Have you ever felt like […]
In this issue you’ll find: • What the Bible Says About Setting Healthy Boundaries • When I Stopped Saying Yes • Guard Your Yard
By Nancy Hoag Setting boundaries may sound simple enough on paper, but what if it’s a family member insisting on more of your time than you can part with? Something has to give. For me, both my emotional and physical health became endangered. I ended up in the emergency room where I overheard the […]
