Protect your sanity, protect your heart, and even your time! I think back to the 90s show "Martin". Remember "You ain’t got no job, Tommy!" But Tommy was always relaxed, happy, smiling. He had money and time. We were supposed to make fun of him--the man was joked on almost every episode. I remember wondering how do I get like Tommy, because everybody else on the show is stressed out and struggling! And if you watch, Tommy was cheap but not broke. He protect his time, money, sanity.

I agree with you on the changes we are seeing today. So many resources exist and so many more are being researched and written. Its a lot easier to break free. I am glad you have that boundary. And I feel you, if there is drama, you will be getting my notice. I hope that becomes the norm and not “welp, it’s a paycheck, what’s the problem” or whatever these toxic affirmations looked like in your family.

Good luck on your journey and thanks for the reply!