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Saying NO and setting Boundaries
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<blockquote data-quote="Tanya M" data-source="post: 749074" data-attributes="member: 18516"><p>One of my favorite lines I've heard from people was "How can you allow your son to be homeless" That used to really bother me and add to the guilt I carried. Once I gained strength, clarity and boundaries, if someone said this to me, instead of trying to defend myself, I would say "My son is an adult, I have no control over how HE chooses to live his life and he chooses to be homeless"</p><p>I have also learned over the years to gauge who I can trust sharing my story with. When I meet people for the first time there is always that question "do you have children", I reply, yes, one son. "Oh, and what does he do?" I reply, lives his life the best he can. If people keep asking questions I will usually just change the subject. I am not willing to put myself in a situation where I am the topic of gossip for someone or to listen to their unsolicited advice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanya M, post: 749074, member: 18516"] One of my favorite lines I've heard from people was "How can you allow your son to be homeless" That used to really bother me and add to the guilt I carried. Once I gained strength, clarity and boundaries, if someone said this to me, instead of trying to defend myself, I would say "My son is an adult, I have no control over how HE chooses to live his life and he chooses to be homeless" I have also learned over the years to gauge who I can trust sharing my story with. When I meet people for the first time there is always that question "do you have children", I reply, yes, one son. "Oh, and what does he do?" I reply, lives his life the best he can. If people keep asking questions I will usually just change the subject. I am not willing to put myself in a situation where I am the topic of gossip for someone or to listen to their unsolicited advice. [/QUOTE]
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