I'm finding this whole controlling my emotions to be quite empowering.
So true! When I was younger I always had the idea that if I controlled my emotions I would be weak or a "push over". Now I know better, and see it's actually the complete opposite. Ahh...being young and dumb..I almost miss it
And LITB post is spot on. Boundaries are not evil, they are not ment to hurt people. It's about having healthy respect, and creating security. Even if people ACT upset about it, they FEEL the security and respect. It's like LITB says about children, they don't like it but they need it.
A real boundary is not designed to oppress anyone else, it's simply to protect you from being violated.
