25 Helpful Quotes About Boundaries for Alcohol Recovery
One of the best things to do for yourself in recovery is to establish boundaries. If you can, I really recommend working with a therapist or counselor on repairing relationships after quitting drinking (both with yourself and others). This is not an easy task!
Before we can set realistic boundaries, there first needs to be understanding. Take time to get to know yourself again - your needs, passions, goals, fears, etc. This will help you decide what the relationships in your life should look like and the type of support you may need. Understand your limits, physically and emotionally, and don’t let anyone make you feel bad for setting healthy boundaries!
The quotes in this post are meant to help you understand the importance of having boundaries and a little more about setting them. 😽
“Every woman that finally figured out her worth, has picked up her suitcases of pride and boarded a flight to freedom, which landed in the valley of change.”
“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.”
“If you want to live an authentic, meaningful life, you need to master the art of disappointing and upsetting others, hurting feelings, and living with the reality that some people just won’t like you. It may not be easy, but it’s essential if you want your life to reflect your deepest desires, values, and needs.”
“Evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of any relationship is your responsibility. You do not have to passively accept what is brought to you. You can choose.”
“Boundaries are, in simple terms, the recognition of personal space.”
“Those who get angry when you set a boundary are the ones you need to set boundaries for.”
“If someone is inconsiderate or rude to you, risk telling them how it made you feel or that you didn’t appreciate being treated that way. If you tend to talk yourself out of anger by telling yourself that you don’t want to make waves, try telling yourself instead that it is okay to make waves sometimes and risk letting people know how you really feel.”
“The more you value yourself, the healthier your boundaries are.”
“Give yourself permission to envision a big life, a happy life. Accept your greatness. Don’t settle! You didn’t come here to play small or make someone else’s dreams come true. You’re meant for everything that’s written in your heart, but it’s up to you.”
“Boundaries define our limits and protect our inner peace.”
“You best teach others about healthy boundaries by enforcing yours.”
“Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?”
“Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be true to yourself. How you treat yourself sets the standard for how others will treat you.”
“You are not an option, a choice or a soft place to land after a long battle. You were meant to be the one. If you can wrap yourself around the idea that you are something incredible, then you will stop excusing behavior that rapes your very soul. You were never meant to teach someone to love you. You were meant to be loved.”
“Boundaries need to be communicated first verbally and then with actions.”
“Setting emotional boundaries prevent people from manipulating you, using you, and playing with your feelings.”
“Boundaries represent awareness, knowing what the limits are and then respecting those limits.”
“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.”
“Setting boundaries is your responsibility. People will continue to do what you allow. You get to decide what is and what isn’t allowed in your life.”
“People who violate your boundaries are thieves. They steal time that doesn’t belong to them.”
“No one will listen to us until we listen to ourselves.”
“Boundaries protect the things that are of value to you. They keep you in alignment with what you have decided you want in life. That means the key to good boundaries is knowing what you want.”
“I set boundaries not to offend you but to respect myself.”
“It feels great to be connected to people, but having boundaries is so important.”
“Stop asking why they keep doing it and start asking why you keep allowing it.”
Thank you for reading! I hope these quotes help you take action in setting healthy boundaries in recovery. Know someone who needs to see this? Share with a friend!
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