Be Prepared for Rejection When You Refuse to Be Manipulated

Here's the truth nobody tells you about setting boundaries:

The people who benefited from you having none will be furious when you finally build them.

The moment you stop playing along. The moment you stop saying yes when you mean no. The moment you refuse to carry guilt that isn't yours, apologize for things you didn't do, or twist yourself into shapes to keep the peace

That's when you'll see who they really are.

And it won't be pretty.