This happens to me a lot though. My counselor says I’m co-dependent/adult child of alcoholic mother. So, making waves has never been my strong suit. But I’m so tired of feeling run over. In one breath, it is my own fault because I don’t stand up to people. You, at least, have seemed to try. In another though, I really don’t know how.

I hope you do a little review of the book. I’d be interested to hear what you think.

Michelle, whether we are right or wrong in the boundaries we wish to create – I think it’s important to know how to create them and to have them respected.
I heard of another that had to do with neighbors and fences, but I can’t for the life of me remember what the name of it was.

My daughter’s boyfriend has a family member like that. He loves her, but every interaction with her leaves him upset. It’s so unfortunate and unnecessary, but it’s their usual pattern of behavior.

I’m going to look for that book. Thanks for mentioning it.