Honestly, boundaries are so empowering. I love being able to say "no" to people. It wasn't ever really an option growing up, so I think now that I'm an adult I'm maybe enjoying it immensely

But like, it's just so good to know that I can decide not to respond to asshats. I can tell people I don't want to talk to them until they use the correct name for me. I can put myself and my comfort FIRST! That's a real actual thing I can do!

This thread brought to you by a) therapy and b) @CAwkward 's many wonderful posts on setting and maintaining boundaries