Maraming salamat for choosing to be part of Mastering Healthy Boundaries for Filipinos. Your presence here means something deeper than a purchase—it’s a quiet, powerful decision to care for your sarili and your relationships in a new way.

I honor the courage it takes to begin this work. Setting boundaries can stir many emotions—guilt, fear, even grief, particularly in our Filipino family. If that arises, know that you are not alone. This is part of remembering your worth, your voice, your right to take up space.

As we begin, move gently. Listen to your loob. Trust your pakikiramdam. This is not about becoming someone new—it is about returning to who you have always been, before you were taught to shrink.

I’m grateful to walk alongside you.

In Community & Solidarity,

Dr. Nette & The Brown Psych Team