The boundaries I posted here are the exact ones I read and gave a copy to H. If he doesn't understand that...well, then he doesn't want to. And then I have my answer, right?
Excellent on sharing the list with him. You are correct, you cannot control his response but be proud you gave him the CHANCE to respond. I, and many others here, never got the chance.
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I have to say, he's gone above and beyond since that session. *I* need to do my part and really focus on where he's improving...that's the only way I'm going to be able to drop my defenses at all.
I remember your early post - they read nothing like this. You have come a long way and you are on track. But building trust is difficult so don't beat yourself up if it comes slowly. We are all just human after all - and hurt humans at that.
From a thought for the day: True character is revealed by the clarity of your convictions. Hold strongly to your principles and refuse to follow the currents of convenience.
