Prepare or review a boundary conversation · S8.8

Name what you need after a limit was ignored

Someone has crossed a boundary and you want to consider support and next steps without blaming yourself.

Everyday practice

Try these steps

1. Describe what happened and the limit that mattered to you, without requiring a detailed retelling.
2. Identify what you need now: space, support, a practical change, documentation, or time before deciding.
3. Choose one next step that fits your circumstances. You are not required to confront, forgive, or continue contact.

An example

I asked that the detail stay private. I want support deciding what to share with this person in future.

Reflect

What would help you feel supported, and what remains outside your control?

Next time

For situations involving threat or coercion, consider trusted or qualified support rather than treating this worksheet as a safety plan.