Jennifer Mixon
Jennifer Mixon
To Build a Home: Boundary by Boundary
To Build a Home: Boundary by Boundary
To Build a Home: Boundary by Boundary
Sunday 9th March 2025
Jennifer Mixon discusses setting boundaries and creating inner safety after domestic abuse, offering practical advice and personal reflections.
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Jennifer Mixon
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- The importance of setting and maintaining personal boundaries.
- How to recognise manipulation and trust your intuition.
- Understanding the difference between fear and excitement in relationships.
- Prioritising self-worth and emotional well-being.
- Creating a safe space for your inner child.
I no longer will accept that I’m crazy or I’m controlling if I have boundaries.
In this episode of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Journal, Jennifer Mixon dives into the significance of setting boundaries and creating a safe space for oneself, especially after experiencing domestic abuse. She opens up about her journey of understanding and establishing boundaries, highlighting how these boundaries help in healing and protecting her inner child. Jennifer shares her personal struggles with confusion and vulnerability, and how she eventually found clarity and strength in defining what makes her feel safe and respected.
She emphasises the importance of recognising when you're seeking a dopamine hit from unhealthy relationships and how to prioritise your own well-being. Jennifer also touches on the often confusing feelings that arise when you're no longer subconsciously seeking out fear, which can sometimes be mistaken for excitement or butterflies. She discusses how to differentiate between these feelings and how to move forward in a healthier way.
The episode is filled with practical advice on recognising manipulation, trusting your intuition, and not letting others make you feel crazy for having boundaries. Jennifer's reflections are both relatable and insightful, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to build a healthier, more secure life after abuse. Tune in to learn how to create a home within yourself, boundary by boundary.