The Dunbar Project CIC @ProjectDunbar

A registered UK mental health CIC. Reclaiming the adoption narrative. Reframing the world’s view on adoption. Helping adoptees heal. thedunbarproject.org.uk United Kingdom Joined February 2021

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The Dunbar Project CIC @ProjectDunbar

2 hours ago

✨ Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away — they’re about creating space for honesty, respect, and deeper connection. There’s nothing more attractive than knowing your worth and owning it.

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For many adoptees, “no” can feel like rejection, loss, or risking love itself. That’s why every boundary set and every truth spoken is an act of courage, a quiet revolution toward self-trust and freedom.

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2 days ago

💡 Repairing Boundaries 💡 Even the strongest boundaries can be crossed. What matters most is how we respond. Repair is about clarity, communication, and returning to self-respect, without shame. Swipe through for tools on what to do when your boundaries aren’t honoured.

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a week ago

🗣️ Boundaries in Action: Scripts & Examples Knowing what to say can make setting boundaries feel less overwhelming. These scripts offer practical language to help you honour your needs, communicate clearly, and hold your ground with compassion.

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a week ago

Every “no” is an act of care. Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re a way of re-parenting ourselves with love, protection, and trust.

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a week ago

🛑 Boundaries in Action 🛑 Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable, but there’s a big difference between healthy pushback and harmful reactions. This post breaks down how to recognise the difference, so you can protect your peace while staying grounded in respect and care.

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a week ago

✨ Book Highlight ✨ Where to Draw the Line by Katherine Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re the structures that keep us safe, whole, and free to grow.

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2 weeks ago

✨ How Your Body Signals You Need a Boundary ✨ Your body speaks before your words do. For many adoptees, tuning into these signals is the first step to honouring our needs.

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2 weeks ago

✨ “A boundary is how I stop repeating the silence I grew up with.” For many adoptees, silence was survival. We learned not to ask, not to push, not to make others uncomfortable.

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2 weeks ago

Have you grown up between countries, cultures, or homes and wondered where you truly fit? This reflective session is for adoptees who’ve lived abroad during childhood. Join us to explore identity, belonging, and the spaces where your story meets your roots. ✨

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The Dunbar Project CIC @ProjectDunbar

2 weeks ago

Nedra, a Black therapist and boundary expert, offers practical tools for creating healthier relationships and reclaiming your energy.

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The Dunbar Project CIC @ProjectDunbar

3 weeks ago

Boundaries aren’t one-size-fits-all — especially for adoptees. 🖤 Here are 5 types every adoptee should know

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3 weeks ago

“As adoptees, we were taught to be grateful. Boundaries remind us we’re also allowed to be human.” 🖤 Learning to say no, protect your space, and honour your needs isn’t selfish — it’s part of reclaiming yourself.

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3 weeks ago

Parenthood can bring up unique challenges for adoptees — from unresolved grief to navigating identity, attachment, and family dynamics. Join Star on Wednesday, 25th September, 7–8:30pm BST for a supportive workshop.

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3 weeks ago

This month at The Dunbar Project, we’re diving deeper into boundaries — the next step after recovering from people-pleasing.

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The Dunbar Project CIC @ProjectDunbar

4 weeks ago

✨ 5 Affirmations for Adoptees Recovering from People-Pleasing ✨ Healing from people-pleasing starts with reclaiming your voice and your worth. These affirmations are tools to help you set boundaries and remember that your value isn’t tied to anyone else’s approval.

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The Dunbar Project CIC @ProjectDunbar

4 weeks ago

🌱 All Adoptees Workshop - Navigating Parenthood 🌱 📅 Date: Wednesday 25th September 🕖 Time: 19:00 - 20:30 BST 🎟️ Tickets: via Eventbrite – Link in bio Join us for a session led by Star, created by and for adoptees.

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4 weeks ago

Your value isn’t found in overextending or self-sacrifice. It lives in your being, not in your doing. When you stop giving yourself away, you finally get to see your own worth clearly.

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a month ago

✨ 5 Practical Tips to Recover from People-Pleasing ✨ Breaking free from people-pleasing isn’t easy, but it is possible. These simple practices can help you set boundaries, honor your needs, and show up as your authentic self. Swipe through to explore each step.

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a month ago

📚 Book Highlight The Disease to Please dives into the patterns of people-pleasing, why we do it, how it drains us, and what it takes to break free. Harriet B. Braiker offers tools to set boundaries, release guilt, and reclaim authenticity.