Thankless Caregiving: 7 Days to Sanity
Day 3 ... Drawing the Line with Love
A compassionate, practical journey for caregivers who love deeply but need to breathe.
© 2025 KJLM Enterprises LLC · dba JC the Caregiving Chick
Day 3: Drawing the Line with Love
Boundaries are limits and guidelines you set to protect your own well-being, time, and emotional energy while still showing care and respect for your parents. Boundaries define what you can and cannot give, what you’re responsible for and what you’re not, and how you will communicate, help, or engage in a healthy way.
What Boundaries Are (and Aren’t)
- Boundaries are about YOUR behavior — not about controlling their behavior.
- “If A, then B” creates clarity and calm.
- No punishment — just predictable care.
Activity: Boundary Map Template
- Write 3 real triggers then translate into “If A, then B” statements.
- Example: If Mom calls during work then I’ll call back at lunch.
- If then
- If then
- If then
Practice Out Loud using a calm, steady, loving tone.
You can love deeply and still say no
Caregiving Day 3
Jennifer Jahedkar Chilek
Created on June 23, 2026
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Thankless Caregiving: 7 Days to Sanity
Day 3 ... Drawing the Line with Love
A compassionate, practical journey for caregivers who love deeply but need to breathe.
© 2025 KJLM Enterprises LLC · dba JC the Caregiving Chick
Day 3: Drawing the Line with Love
Boundaries are limits and guidelines you set to protect your own well-being, time, and emotional energy while still showing care and respect for your parents. Boundaries define what you can and cannot give, what you’re responsible for and what you’re not, and how you will communicate, help, or engage in a healthy way.
What Boundaries Are (and Aren’t)
Activity: Boundary Map Template
- Write 3 real triggers then translate into “If A, then B” statements.
- Example: If Mom calls during work then I’ll call back at lunch.
- If then
- If then
- If then
Practice Out Loud using a calm, steady, loving tone.You can love deeply and still say no