What Nobody Tells You About Holding Boundaries: Sometimes It Just Hurts

Ashley went on a date. She was affectionate — which for her is a massive deal. She was present, quirky, fully herself. She held a boundary she's proud of, without apologizing for it. And less than 24 hours later she was in her bed, barely breathing, having panic attacks, with a friend on the phone telling her to breathe. This is the episode nobody prepares you for. We talk about boundaries like they're always this clean, empowering, triumphant moment. But sometimes holding your boundary means...