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# Fear keeps many people in harmful ties. When a...
> Fear keeps many people in harmful ties. When a boss, a source of income, or a family dependency is involved, drawing a full boundary can feel impossible. Naming that fear clarifies what needs to change to restore choice.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Boundaries, Survival, and Refusing to Become a Toxic Dumping Ground — Part 2 - Workbook|Boundaries, Survival, and Refusing to Become a Toxic Dumping Ground — Part 2]]
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“Fear keeps many people in harmful ties. When a boss, a source of income, or a family dependency is involved, drawing a full boundary can feel impossible. Naming that fear clarifies what needs to change to restore choice.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-fear-keeps-people-change-restore-choice
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