Your feelings deserve respect, even when you need time to put them into words. Emotional boundaries can sound like: “I’m not ready to talk about this yet” or “Please don’t raise your voice at me.” A respectful response makes room for your pace and your choices. It does not pressure, ridicule or punish you for expressing a need. You do not have to find perfect words to deserve respect. Someone else’s harmful behavior is never your responsibility to prevent. Save this reminder and follow PADV’s Healthy Boundaries series. #PADV #HealthyBoundaries #HealthyRelationships #PADVeducation