Paulina BirgiolaiteClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW (she, her)

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Does the thought of setting a boundary with your family, friend, or partner make your stomach churn? Maybe a part of you knows that you need to speak up but you struggle with voicing your opinion or sharing your preferences? Have you learned that boundaries equal backlash and punishment, and should be avoided at all cost? Maybe you’ve been highly praised for being “flexible and easy to get along with” and “always being a team player” when internally you’re an anxious people-pleaser not wanting to be perceived as rude or ungrateful? Has your perfectionism masked a highly sensitive soul simply seeking acceptance and understanding?

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