Loved From Afar: 5 Christian Moves to Set Boundaries, Release Guilt, and Say No Without Losing Your Faith (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798177491196)

What if loving someone well doesn't mean giving them unlimited access to you?

You forgive. You keep showing up. You say yes when everything in you wants to say no, then feel guilty the moment you think about setting a limit. You've been taught that a good Christian woman doesn't hold back, especially from family, church and the people who are supposed to matter most. So you keep giving, until love and compliance start to look like the same thing.

Loved From Afar is a practical book on boundaries for Christian women who are tired of people pleasing but still want to love well. Written from a Christian perspective, it shows you how to set healthy boundaries, release guilt and say no without losing your faith, your kindness or the people you care about.

Through relatable stories and biblical wisdom, Christie Daniel walks you through five simple moves:

RECOGNISE: spot the patterns that keep you giving more than you have
RELEASE: forgive fully without pretending nothing happened
REDUCE: change how much access someone has without cutting them off completely
REDIRECT: put your time, energy and help toward what truly helps
REST: let go of needing everyone's approval and find your peace in God

Inside, you'll find help for:

• people pleasing, guilt and the fear that boundaries are selfish or unchristian
• boundaries with family, parents and in-laws
• friendships, work and church relationships that keep asking for more
• repeated requests for money, time and rescue
• forgiving someone without handing back the same closeness
• the guilt that returns after you've finally said no

Guided reflections help you apply each move to your own relationships. Scripts for the Hard Moments give you calm, ready-to-use words for the conversations you've been dreading.

You can love people deeply and still protect your peace. If you're ready to stop living on everyone else's terms, this book will meet you where you are.