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Sometimes Freedom Looks Like Boundaries
A conversation to end the week.
Sometimes Freedom Looks Like Boundaries
(Eugene) This video hit me. The brother said something so simple but deep: “I don’t even give myself access to the things that could compromise me.”
That’s real.
As a man, I’ve learned that I can’t expect my wife to carry the weight of my internal battles, especially if I’m not setting boundaries that keep me aligned. She’s got her own walk, her own mental and emotional load. Yes, we support each other… but at the end of the day, I’ve got to take responsibility for what I let near me.
Sometimes that means…
Saying no before I’m even tempted.
Not going certain places.
Not entertaining certain thoughts.
Not because I’m scared, but because I know what I’m protecting. It’s not weakness to avoid the fire, it’s wisdom to never play with it.
I shared the video with my wife. I was curious to how it hit her❓️
(Casey) When I watched this video, it touched me. As a wife, it’s easy to feel like I have to carry everything… my emotions, our home, our kids, and sometimes even what my husband is silently battling. Hearing him say that he’s learning to take responsibility for his internal battles reminded me that we’re both growing, not just as individuals, but as a married couple.
Our conversation reminded me that boundaries aren’t just about restriction, they’re about protection. It gave me a sense of peace knowing he sees the value in guarding what we’re building. That kind of intentionality matters. It give me room to be vulnerable too, because I know I’m not walking alone.
This is what partnership looks like…learning, unlearning, protecting, and showing up, even in the quiet, behind the scenes moments. I’m grateful for a husband who’s not just thinking about how I can support him, but how he can better support us.
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