Hello friends, it's Rosie.
Welcome to Radio Headspace and to Tuesday.
So I was thinking about a time when I had to set some boundaries with someone really close to me,
my dad.
And for anyone who's gone through it, you know that setting boundaries can be tough.
Whether it's breaking away from a toxic friend, a difficult family member,
or even letting your boss know that you won't be available after six,
setting boundaries takes a lot of energy.
But it's worth it, especially if those boundaries improve your mental health.
So what do you do when someone's creating tension for you?
How do you deal with people that you love who make you feel energetically drained?
Today, I'll share how I've been able to draw boundaries,
and I'll give you some tips on how you can do it too.
My dad is the most emotional person I've ever met in my entire life, in the best way.
He is just so loving,
and my dad's the type of person that would take his shirt off his back for somebody in need.
He's also the most codependent person I've ever met in my entire life.
When my parents separated, I was 10 and I became my dad's therapist.
I shouldn't have been privy to the inner workings of my parents' relationships or how he felt about her.
And I just always felt the responsibility to make my dad happy.