A new boundary can feel uncomfortable before it feels natural.

You stop answering every message immediately.

You say no without creating a long explanation.

You protect your time.

You stop participating in conversations that leave you drained.

And suddenly, something that should feel healthy feels strange.

Give The New Boundary Time To Become Normal explores why changing your boundaries can feel uncomfortable even when you know the change is necessary.

A boundary changes a pattern.

And when a pattern changes, people may react.

They may ask why you're different.

They may expect the old version of you to return.

You may even question yourself.

Maybe you're being difficult.

Maybe you're overreacting.

Maybe you should just go back to how things were. ...