What my boundary work is showing me is that most adult boundary issues stem from overindulgent, inconsistent, overprotective, neglectful, or abusive parenting in early childhood. I had the first three. Also, my attachment style is usually caused by inconsistent or overprotective parenting.
I liken my therapy process to a "re-parenting" of sorts. I just hope it doesn't take 18 years!!
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