The book provides a roadmap for determining when it is safe to move from self-protection back into connection:
: Protective boundaries are likened to a scab over a wound; they are essential for initial healing but are designed to eventually fall away as trust is restored. Beyond Boundaries: Learning to Trust Again in R...
: Townsend distinguishes between boundaries that define your core values ( Defining ) and those used temporarily to shield you from harm ( Protective ). The book provides a roadmap for determining when