For many people, boundaries sound simple in theory. Say no when you need to. Speak up when something feels wrong. Ask for what you need. Protect your time and energy. But in real life, boundaries are often much more emotionally complicated than that. Many adults know intellectually that boundaries are important, yet still feel intense guilt, anxiety, fear, or emotional overwhelm when they try to set them. For many people, chronic anxiety and hypervigilance make it difficult t
