Not every boundary enforced is meant to de-escalate the short-term. But done correctly, I believe it can very much improve your interactions with her in the long-term.
I'm listening. What is the correct way?
CL
CL 53 W 54 M 20 yrs. 03'-09' Separation + Old Patterns + GAL 10-14' Piecing
"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."
