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Cut the FilterAuthor: K. Smith
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When "Family" Mislabels Boundaries
Thursday, 29 January, 2026
In this episode of Cut the Filter, we unpack family dynamics, emotional labor in families, and why setting boundaries with family is so often misunderstood as disrespect.This conversation explores what happens when quiet people stop performing for comfort, how boundaries vs. disrespect get blurred in family systems, and why emotional boundaries can trigger tension when access has always been expected. We talk about family triangulation, being labeled “mean” for keeping to yourself, and how unresolved family patterns resurface when honesty disrupts the status quo.If you’ve ever struggled with misunderstood boundaries, felt pulled into unhealthy family dynamics, or been expected to manage other people’s emotions, this episode offers clarity. Sometimes the issue isn’t what you did, it’s that you refused emotional labor and chose peace instead.This is a calm, reflective conversation about family conflict, emotional maturity, and learning how to set boundaries without guilt.
