An Ocean Without: Learning to Embrace Boundaries

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 Sarah's 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.