You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents · Torie Wiksell
Why Setting Boundaries With Toxic Parents Is So Hard (And What Most People Get Wrong)
February 3, 2026·16 min·1 clip
Tori Wixel warns never to use the word 'boundary' when actually setting one with a toxic parent.
As heard by us
Practical boundary guidance for adults dealing with toxic parents.
Setting boundaries with toxic parents comes through as a practical skill, not a slogan. The episode keeps its focus on a simple split: control what can be controlled, and stop waiting for someone else to grant permission.
Why you'd press play
You need boundary language that holds up when a toxic parent pushes back.
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