Help me set a boundary without feeling like a bad person

Find the words and the courage to hold your ground

Who do you need to set a boundary with?

What behavior or situation needs a boundary?

What's the current dynamic?

How does this pattern make you feel?

Why haven't you set this boundary yet?

Your prompt

I need to set a boundary with [PERSON] around [ISSUE]. The current pattern is [CURRENT_PATTERN] and it makes me feel [FEELING]. I keep not doing it because [REASON_FOR_NOT_SETTING]. Help me: understand why this boundary is valid, what to actually say, how to handle their reaction, and how to stop the guilt spiral afterward.