When most people think about boundaries, they think about other people.

What to say.
What to allow.
How to get others to respect them.

But what if boundaries are actually something much deeper?

In this episode, Diane explores a powerful reframe:

Boundaries are not about controlling other people.
They are about staying connected to yourself.

Through personal reflection and relatable examples, Diane unpacks what self-abandonment can quietly look like in everyday life:

This episode invites listeners to begin looking at boundaries in a completely different way—not as walls, ultimatums, or ways to manage others… but as a practice of staying present, honest, and connected to themselves.

In This Episode You’ll Explore:

*What self-abandonment can look like in everyday relationships
*Why boundaries often feel uncomfortable
*How boundaries support self-connection rather than control
*A new way of understanding self-respect

Resource mentioned in this episode - If you’re beginning to recognize these patterns in your own life, Diane has created a resource exploring both the Drama Triangleand the Empowerment Dynamic—and how we begin moving from reactive patterns toward empowered connection.

You can find it here:
https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment

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