It can feel brutal when our boundary, or our no, disappoints or hurts someone.
They are allowed their feelings.
Their feelings are even valid.
Most likely, they have those feelings because they were benefiting from us not having a boundary and always saying yes.
Except, having no boundaries and saying yes when it needs to be a no only leaves us feeling depleted. Which can often lead to resentment. And that resentment is actually way more damaging to our relationships than the hurt or disappointment that may come from setting boundaries.
The depth and strength of my love and leadership only comes of my living boundaried.
I promise I am able to love you harder and deeper, leading well, because of my boundaries.