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Old Mar 28, 2011, 04:29 PM
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Boundaries are good, I just wanted to chime in and wish you good luck. I can also give you an example of a system we have in my family to ensure I get help when I need it.

My parents were ignoring/not returning my phone calls (still don't really understand why). However, our new system is if I call from my cell phone to one of their cell phones more than once in a row it is an emergency and they will always answer the call. That gives them the power to choose whether or not they can handle a call with me without them wondering if that's the call they need to answer. It also gives me the security of knowing I can always reach them in an emergency. We also defined emergency (the dishwasher not working is not an emergency, psychosis or suicidal thoughts are, etc.). Hope that helps and I hope you find time to get a break and time for you.
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