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Living Without Fear - I Still Love Him - But I Choose Me | With Esther Buerki
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A few days ago, I made one of the hardest decisions of my life: I stopped visiting my 90-year-old father every week. Not because I don’t love him. But because I love myself enough now to protect my peace.
For years, I carried the hope that our relationship would become warmer, kinder—like the one I was blessed to have with my mother before she passed away. I showed up, I listened, I gave love… but all I received back were complaints, coldness, and criticism. It broke my heart, week after week.
So, after deep reflection, I chose to set a boundary. And when he might ask why I come less often, I’ll simply say: “I’m taking care of my own energy.”No guilt. No long explanations. Just self-respect and love.
In this week’s podcast episode, I’m opening my heart to you. I’m sharing how I overcame my guilt, how I broke free from the role of the “good daughter,” and how you, too, can set boundaries with family—with love, not anger.
If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained by a parent or a loved one… If you’ve tried to be everything for everyone while slowly forgetting yourself… This episode is for you.
BOOKS:
📕 Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book):http://www.livingwithoutfear.ch
📕 Buy INSPIRED JOURNEYS (Amazon Bestseller): Go to Amazon 👉 search for Esther Buerki 👉 find INSPIRED JOURNEYS
Are you in Switzerland or Germany? Use this direct link:https://amzn.to/3gg1reG
DO YOU WANT TO GET COACHED BY ESTHER?
✨ Book a free Discovery Call:https://swissmadestory.ch/links
✨ Follow Esther on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther_buerki
✨ Join Esther on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/esther.buerki1
✨ Connect with her on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherbuerki
DO YOU WANT TO START WRITING YOUR BOOK?
✍️ Take the free 5-Day Writing Challenge:https://www.estherbuerki.com/writing-challenge
✍️ Find free resources and online programs:https://www.estherbuerki.com
✍️ Join Esther on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherbuerki
✍️ Get in touch with Esther through e-mail:contact@swissmadestory
277 episodes
Manage episode 488249214 series 3242805
A few days ago, I made one of the hardest decisions of my life: I stopped visiting my 90-year-old father every week. Not because I don’t love him. But because I love myself enough now to protect my peace.
For years, I carried the hope that our relationship would become warmer, kinder—like the one I was blessed to have with my mother before she passed away. I showed up, I listened, I gave love… but all I received back were complaints, coldness, and criticism. It broke my heart, week after week.
So, after deep reflection, I chose to set a boundary. And when he might ask why I come less often, I’ll simply say: “I’m taking care of my own energy.”No guilt. No long explanations. Just self-respect and love.
In this week’s podcast episode, I’m opening my heart to you. I’m sharing how I overcame my guilt, how I broke free from the role of the “good daughter,” and how you, too, can set boundaries with family—with love, not anger.
If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained by a parent or a loved one… If you’ve tried to be everything for everyone while slowly forgetting yourself… This episode is for you.
BOOKS:
📕 Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book):http://www.livingwithoutfear.ch
📕 Buy INSPIRED JOURNEYS (Amazon Bestseller): Go to Amazon 👉 search for Esther Buerki 👉 find INSPIRED JOURNEYS
Are you in Switzerland or Germany? Use this direct link:https://amzn.to/3gg1reG
DO YOU WANT TO GET COACHED BY ESTHER?
✨ Book a free Discovery Call:https://swissmadestory.ch/links
✨ Follow Esther on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther_buerki
✨ Join Esther on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/esther.buerki1
✨ Connect with her on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherbuerki
DO YOU WANT TO START WRITING YOUR BOOK?
✍️ Take the free 5-Day Writing Challenge:https://www.estherbuerki.com/writing-challenge
✍️ Find free resources and online programs:https://www.estherbuerki.com
✍️ Join Esther on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherbuerki
✍️ Get in touch with Esther through e-mail:contact@swissmadestory
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