Day #179 – Learn your boundaries - for yourself and others Your personal limitations change with a significant loss. What you were once tolerant of may actually become the thorn in your side; the level you once performed at might have declined slightly and your ability to cope with certain situations has diminished. With that said, your personal boundaries of caring and understanding towards others may have increased with the change of your priorities and surroundings. The important aspect to remember is your boundaries will change as your travel through your grief journey. Some will be permanent while others will be temporary adjustments allowing you to work through your needs. Be aware that not only your boundaries are shifting through the loss but so are those of the people around you. Some want to help you recover faster so they may step into your arena while others back away not knowing how to react. Family members may try to move your boundaries suggesting what you should or shouldn’t do. Try not to close the door on them, but rather communicate to them where your have established the border around your grief. Be sure to communicate with them when you shift the border to allow more room for them to enter back in. Like most aspects of grief, changes occur along the way.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 14:00:10 +0000
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