"If he’s stripped you of the security and trust you need to be close to him, it’s okay for you to honor the trauma and loss you’re experiencing by letting him know you’re unavailable to be his primary support during this difficult time."
Brilliant.
It doesn't mean she couldn't be a secondary support, or offer general compassion, but she gets to honor her feelings, personal hurt, and boundaries. Great advice Geoff Steurer!
JulieApril 24, 2020
I would have some tender mercy for him if you ever had any love for him at all. Then you can move on having done the right thing.
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CJApril 27, 2020
"If he’s stripped you of the security and trust you need to be close to him, it’s okay for you to honor the trauma and loss you’re experiencing by letting him know you’re unavailable to be his primary support during this difficult time." Brilliant. It doesn't mean she couldn't be a secondary support, or offer general compassion, but she gets to honor her feelings, personal hurt, and boundaries. Great advice Geoff Steurer!
JulieApril 24, 2020
I would have some tender mercy for him if you ever had any love for him at all. Then you can move on having done the right thing.
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