As much as it hurts to have lost close relationships, I just couldn’t let that person treat me absolute boundary-crossing badly. They treated me like I meant nothing to them, because I really meant nothing to them. That’s why they cross your boundaries and don’t back off when you protest. They don’t care if they lose you.

At least I still have my self esteem. I didn’t let them run me over and leave me for dead. I stood my ground and they bailed on me. It’s hard to wrap my head around when it came from my family and best friend. There was definitely something off with them. I know it sounds like it must all be me...but it isn’t.

Do you all think it’s better to hold firm to your boundaries (your absolute minimum requirements for respect) or to give in to let someone take advantage of you?