Thin Line 29: Boundaries vs Walls

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You say no.
You take space.
You protect your energy.
You learn how to hold your own peace.

That’s a boundary.
A soft line drawn from self-respect.

But then you stop letting people close.
You assume they won’t understand.
You preempt disappointment by never giving anyone a way in.

And now, it’s not a boundary.
It’s a wall.


There’s a thin line.

Boundaries are intentional.
Walls are reactive.

Boundaries say:

This is what keeps me whole.
Walls say:
This is what keeps me safe from being hurt again.


Boundaries are made from love.
Walls are made from fear.

Boundaries create clarity.
Walls create confusion.

Boundaries invite healthy connection.
Walls repel it.


You say:

  • “I just need space.”
  • “I’m protecting my peace.”
  • “I’ve been through too much to let that in.”

And maybe that’s true.

But ask:

  • Am I preserving myself — or punishing people for the past?
  • Am I creating space to breathe — or distance to never feel?
  • Am I clear — or just closed?

Walls keep everyone out.
Boundaries let the right ones in.


This is the Cushy way.
Protection with permission.
Space that invites.
Soft edges that still hold firm.

You’re allowed to be safe —
but don’t forget, you’re also allowed to be seen.

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