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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: — When Every Problem Has the Same Hidden Root
Chapter 3: — Why Healthy Limits Feel Like Relief
Chapter 4: — Beyond ‘No’: The Three Boundary Styles
Chapter 5: — Seeing Boundaries Across Every Relationship
Chapter 6: — From Fear to Clarity: The Many Kinds of Boundaries
Chapter 7: — Speaking Up Early, Even When Guilt Shows Up
Chapter 8: — Self-Boundaries: The Relationship That Shapes All Others
Chapter 9: — Living With Boundaries: A Gentle Plan Forward
Description
This warm summary explores why so many common struggles—burnout, resentment, avoidance, conflict, and even the quiet pressure of always being available—often trace back to one hidden root: unclear or unprotected boundaries. Nedra Glover Tawwab reframes boundaries as mutual expectations that support mental and emotional health, not as harsh rules or punishments.
Across eight chapters, the narration gently walks through signs that boundaries are missing, why they can feel hard to set, and how to communicate them clearly and consistently. It also looks at different boundary styles, common reactions from others, and the importance of self-boundaries—how a person treats their own time, money, thoughts, and needs.
Who Should Listen
- People who feel overwhelmed, overcommitted, or burned out from always being the one who helps, fixes, or says yes
- Anyone who avoids certain people, feels guilty for saying no, or notices resentment building in important relationships
- Listeners who want calmer communication, healthier relationships at work and home, and more self-trust around their needs