How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Recovery

Boundaries are the invisible lines that protect your energy, well-being, and sobriety. In active addiction, boundaries were often blurred or broken—either by yourself or others. In recovery, learning to set and maintain healthy boundaries is essential for rebuilding trust, self-respect, and safe, supportive relationships.

Contents

● Chapter 1: What Are Boundaries and Why

They Matter

● Chapter 2: Understanding Your Personal

Limits

● Chapter 3: Types of Boundaries (Emotional,

Physical, Time, and More)

● Chapter 4: The Relationship Between

Boundaries and Self-Worth

● Chapter 5: How to Communicate

Boundaries Clearly

● Chapter 6: Dealing with Boundary

Pushback

● Chapter 7: Setting Boundaries with Family

and Friends

● Chapter 8: Boundaries in Romantic and

Social Life

● Chapter 9: Maintaining Boundaries in the

Long-Term

● Chapter 10: Boundaries as a Form of

Self-Love