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Ultimatums vs. Boundaries: What's the Difference?

Zencare

Unlike ultimatums, boundaries prioritize self-respect and mutual understanding rather than control. Key Characteristics of Boundaries: Self-focused: Boundaries focus on your own needs and feelings, rather than dictating someone elses actions. Healthy boundaries are a way of expressing your personal limits and values in a relationship.

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The Ouija Board and the Skeptic

Mad in America

These systems include family dynamics, community structures, and societal expectationsall of which can either nurture or harm an individuals mental well-being. Understanding that mental health struggles are often rooted in systemic and environmental factors allows us to offer more compassionate, context-aware support.