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Symbols · 7 min

Family boundaries through symbols

House, root, mantle, and threshold help speak of family without blame.

Home does not always have to be open

The house symbol speaks not only of warmth, but also doors, windows, and locks. A good home has boundaries.

Sentence without blame

Begin with 'I can', 'I cannot', 'I am willing to discuss'. This is the magic of clear speech without a theater of guilt.

Short checklist

  • Choose one family symbol.
  • Formulate one boundary.
  • Check safety.

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