Here's my two cents and you don't have to take it if you don't want to. I would start today by not discussing your situation w/your family and friends. I suggest that you select one, maybe two, really good friends and use them as your support system. People do not understand MLC and until they walk in your shoes, they will not understand and are very free w/giving advice. They don't want to see you hurting, but they don't realize just how much their "supportive" comments, advice, etc. really does hurt especially this time of the year.
If someone asks about your situation, you can always say "it's a work in progress". They do not need to know your business.
Can you tell us more about those boundaries you have set? Maybe if you give us some examples, we can offer up some suggestions on to deal w/them.
As you know, you are always welcome to come here and chat about anything. The Forum is open 24/7 and we are all in different time zones.
Take your journey one day at a time and stay in the present as it is a gift. The future is not ours to see and it will unfold when it is ready.
