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Boundary #24: I Won’t Set Myself on Fire To Keep Someone Else Warm.

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May 06, 2025
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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 …

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