SETTING BOUNDARIES
After we've shared our feelings, we can set boundaries. These mark our limits - beyond which we're not willing to go. Some boundaries like "no drink or drugs in the home" or "no borrowing money" can protect us a little, but they don't encourage the user to look for help. So, we might also need to say things like:
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To a partner: "I can't live with your behaviour any more. Unless you get help, we'll have to separate."
To a teenager: "I don't need this. Unless you get some help you'll have to leave home"
To an adolescent: "You're behaving dangerously, I'll not allow you to go out until you agree to get help."
To a parent: "Look (mum/dad), your behaviour's crazy. Unless you get help I'll tell someone at school."
To a friend: "I don't enjoy your company now. Unless you get help I don't want to see you anymore."
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