Woman Learns How To Set Boundaries In Uncomfortable Situations And Now Teaches Others
Women are often raised to attend to other people's needs, but this woman had enough.
Women are often raised to attend to other people's needs. We are not talking about extreme underdeveloped countries – this is a cultural norm even in wealthy and democratic nations. Some say it is nature, while others claim it is cultural – but it is a fact. We all have mothers, and those of us who have sisters can also verify that sisterly love and care for a brother is truly remarkable.
Women tend to stay longer and endure difficult situations because they want to keep everyone happy, even if that means they are uncomfortable or suffering. Erynn Brook, a feminist author, shared a thread on Twitter about how her mother taught her to set boundaries. This can be a tricky situation because there is a thin line between leaving and quitting.
TwitterThe instructions she received from her mother were very clear…
TwitterShe asked the girl's mother to call her own mother. She persevered, even when the girl's mother was hesitant.
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There was so much confusion at that sleepover, but Brook's mother supported her in setting boundaries…
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Erynn admits that this advice is contrary to the countless messages women receive.
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Brook realizes that in certain situations, there is no obvious way out. In other situations, though, it’s easy to leave, but we often seek permission to do so.
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“What do you need so you can leave?”
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Erynn explained that although it may seem that this thread is for women only, it is an important lesson for all genders and ages.
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