Good Boundaries And Goodbyes Pdf

She pulls a few punches that a secular author might not. For example, she never explicitly says some people should be permanently cut off without any future re-entry, even when describing serial abuse. She leaves the door slightly ajar for repentance “in God’s timing,” which could be dangerous for readers in ongoing harm.

If you’re looking for deep discussion of personality disorders, trauma bonding, or legal protection in harassment cases, this isn’t the resource. TerKeurst mentions counselors but doesn’t replace professional advice. Good Boundaries and Goodbyes PDF

She carefully distinguishes between biblical commands (e.g., forgive as you’ve been forgiven) and cultural Christian “rules” (e.g., never set a hard boundary). She explores passages like Proverbs 4:23 (“Above all else, guard your heart”) to argue that boundaries are an act of stewardship, not selfishness. She pulls a few punches that a secular author might not