Imagine running into a wall made of thick steel. It is likely that the wall would not budge and you might feel pain and helpless at breaking it down. Rigid boundaries are akin to that steel wall: firm, immoveable, and unforgiving. While rigid boundaries are often born out of self-protection, people with these boundaries may reinforce the very things they fear: rejection, isolation, loneliness, and emotional pain.

Join us as we explore the second part of our boundaries series, rigidity. In opposition to last week’s episode focusing on enmeshment, this week we unpack rigid boundaries, boundaries that are firm, inflexible, and often inconsiderate of other’s desires. If you or someone you know leads with these impenetrable boundaries, you don’t want to miss this episode!

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In two weeks, we welcome another guest, Angele Das, IBCLC, for part one of our two-part series with her. This episode discuss all things breastfeeding and maternal gate keeping after birth! Part two will focus on intimacy and sexuality in postpartum. We are honored to share her expertise! Later topics include: trauma, military families, gender roles, parenting, self-acceptance, domestic violence, and so much more!

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Some resources related to this episode:

• What are Personal Boundaries? (PDF)
• Are Your Boundaries Too Weak or Too Rigid?
• Families and Groups with Rigid Boundaries