Good Boundaries and Goodbyes

Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are

By: Lysa TerKeurst

Narrated by: Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress

2024 ECPA CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD - AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR

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Relationships are wonderful . . . until they're not.

Stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships and learn biblical ways to set boundaries--and, when necessary, say goodbye.

Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary with family members or friends? Are Christians ever called to walk away from a relationship that’s no longer safe or sustainable? #1 New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands these hard questions in the midst of relational struggles.

After thousands of hours of counseling intensives and extensive theological research that transformed the way she defined healthy relationships, Lysa is now more committed than ever to loving people well without losing the best of who she is.

In these pages, Lysa will help you:

• Understand the five factors to remember when implementing healthy boundaries.
• Determine the appropriate amount of personal and emotional access someone has to you.
• Stop being misled and emotionally paralyzed by wrongly interpreted or weaponized Bible verses that perpetuate unhealthy relationships.
• Be equipped with effective boundary-setting tools, such as realistic scripts and practical strategies for healthier communication.
• Be empowered to say goodbye without guilt when a relationship has shifted from difficult to destructive.
• Receive therapeutic wisdom you can trust directly from Lysa’s Christian counselor Jim Cress, who weighs in throughout the book.

You'll be relieved to learn that boundaries aren't just a good idea, they're a God idea.

Look for additional biblically based resources and devotionals from Lysa:

• Forgiving What You Can't Forget
• It's Not Supposed to Be This Way
• Uninvited
• You're Going to Make It
• Embraced
• Seeing Beautiful Again

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Lysa TerKeurst (P)2022 Thomas Nelson

Learning to set boundaries

I am in my second marriage after being married the first time for 38 yrs living with a Narcissistic, i am a codependent person and found myself in the same position again. This book feels like you have written about me & my life. Thank you for the biblical trues about setting boundaries, I will be for ever grateful.

Tough and Truth

A very good book on boundaries. I would recommend to anyone navigating tough relationships in their life.

Incredible journey

Boundary’s apply to all healthy relationships. Lysa shows true growth and perception into authentic biblical boundary’s. A must read!

Best boundaries book ever

I’ve read several books on boundaries and this is the most helpful and heartfelt one yet! Thank you Lysa for being vulnerable enough to share your story and point us all back to Christ while teaching us healthy Biblical boundaries. I needed this more than words can say.

Great book! A must for those who need help.

This helped add clarity as I had to make the hard choice five years ago from my first marriage to my unfaithful alcoholic, emotionally abusive ex-husband. I am still healing. Thank you, Lysa! God be with you!

I needed this for this season of my life

As a recovering people pleaser I found myself throughout the pages of this book. I have so many notes and will definitely reread soon.

Enlightening

Very heartfelt, biblical quotes, a plan for a new future for people who have lost sight of their path and faith. Reaffirming that hope is not lost.

Such a needed guide…

when you need wisdom in the areas of boundaries and a voice of reason gleaned from a relationship with the Lord; experience; and knowledge of the Word.

Excellent read

Thank you for this book. I wish I could have read it 20 years ago.
Our prayers are with you all! 🛐

Yes, yes & yes!!

Finally a book with truth. Real truth. Answers, faith and psychology. Thank you Lysa. Hugs!