Boundary #24: I Won’t Set Myself on Fire To Keep Someone Else Warm.
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Boundary #24: I Won’t Set Myself on Fire To Keep Someone Else Warm.
In other words, I refuse to sacrifice my well-being to rescue or appease someone who won’t take responsibility for themselves. Repeatedly bailing someone out or absorbing all their problems not only drains me, it enables their behavior (a classic codependent trappsychologytoday.com). This boundary lets me care about others without carrying them on my back – I’ll help where I can, but I won’t destroy myself for someone else’s sake.