Healthy Boundaries

“I don't believe in fairytales, I guess I've outgrown them. But that doesn't mean that I don't believe. That there's something bigger than me.” Wait On You by Elevation Worship & Maverick City

When you undergo…anything detrimental to your health, it’s important for others around you to get your boundaries, and more importantly RESPECT THEM.

After my injury, I was in the inpatient rehab center and came up with my very first boundary with my Neuro-Psychilogiat. It was simple, but felt like a huge leap for me. I was so proud of myself! I very simply wanted positivity.

Some people could get on board with this simple boundary, and some people could not. I learned recently (this year) that it’s important to respect your own boundaries. You need to be the example for others. I was then challenged to create more boundaries and to make them CLEAR. I was challenged this because I was blatantly distraught with the outcome from my first boundary!

I took this all to heart, created my clear boundaries and presented them again. Not to my surprise, they are still not respected. But it’s so crucial in your own personal mental health and your recovery.

I’ve had a severe traumatic brain injury. I was in a coma for a few weeks, I was rated a 3 on the Glasgow Coma Scale, I had intense neurostorming, I had 3 strokes, multiple surgeries, and to sum it up-I had post traumatic amnesia for about a month.

Boundaries are non-negotiable. For people to understand how to behave appropriately around you, they need to have boundaries, and those boundaries NEED to be respected.

In how I’ve been able to cope with my misfortunes, I have leaned heavily on God and I started this nonprofit to help many others!

You need to take care of YOU. No matter the cost. Those who see you and respect you, deserve a wonderful seat in your life. Keep shining and know that I’m always here to help you and respect you.