Holding boundaries can be challenging for people who struggle to hold their line under pressure. Technology can oftentimes ease that pressure, but others who don’t struggle often prefer to have tough discussions in person. OP has a boundary with her kids that they’re not to be guilted over other people’s feelings. My (28F) oldest son…
It’s absolutely weird to me that people ask to be in other people’s delivery rooms. If it is not your child, I feel very firmly that you have no right to be there unless the person giving birth wants you there. And honestly, if you’re not there to be supportive, it’s a hard pass. OP…