An ocean without: learning to embrace boundaries: a story in poems - sarah steele

An attempt to live wholeheartedly within her Christian community led Sarah Steele into the trap of people-pleasing .

What started as selfless giving escalated into a life-sucking addiction .

until she was confronted with her own humanity as she faced a need that she could not fill and was forced to speak her first no.

When her newly-set boundary was received with bitterness and resentment, the essence of Sarahs identity began to crumble, plunging her into a painful season of anxiety and hurt.

This relatable collection lays bare the trials, growing pains, and victories experienced within codependency and offers a beacon of hope to those desiring to be set free from the bondage of unhealthy boundaries , ultimately finding solace in the embrace of faith and community .