We explore why unconditional love is not the same as unconditional permission and how self-abandonment hides behind people-pleasing. We share stories, name the costs of boundaryless care, and offer prompts to help you choose alignment over obligation.

• the boundary between love and permission
• conditioning that equates love with self-sacrifice
• people-pleasing as fear of conflict and loss
• how repeated boundary crossings erode trust
• distinguishing compassion from self-neglect
• practical reframe: love with limits deepens intimacy
• reflection prompts to reconnect with inner voice
• preview of part two on setting and communicating boundaries

If you have any questions on this topic, make sure you email me at sarah@risingwithsarah.com sometime in the next couple of days so that I can hopefully get to answering them in part two on Thursday.

Related Episodes:

Episode 22 - Communicate Without Conflict: Non Violent Communication Basics for Everyday Life

Episode 50 - Saying No Without Guilt: Mastering Healthy Boundaries

Episode 59 - Discovering the Facets of the Heart and Their Healing Wisdom

Episode 60 - The Fifth Chakra: Unlocking Authentic Communication and Self-Expression

Episode 69 - When "Please" Becomes Pressure: Understanding Requests vs. Demands and Why it Matters

Episode 98 - Clear Signals, Better Relationships: Why Communication Matters

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