BOUNDARIES
Saying “no” without feeling guilty.
What is a boundary?
A polite way to greet someone at work.
What is “Good morning” or “Hello”?
Feeling tired even after sleeping is a sign of this.
What is low energy / burnout?
A Haitian phrase used to avoid saying no.
What is “Map gade” / “Na wè” / “Map fè konnen”?
This class is not just about English.
What is self‑awareness / healing / growth?
This is what you protect when you set boundaries.
What is your energy / peace / time?
A polite way to say you don’t understand.
What is “Can you repeat that, please?”
One thing you should not bring home from work.
What is stress / bad energy / anger?
A common guilt phrase from Haitian parents.
What is “M’te pote w 9 mwa” / “Bourik fè pitit pou do l poze” ?
Writing your thoughts to release emotions is called this.
What is journaling?
Boundaries are not walls, they are _______.
What are limits / protection / clarity?
A respectful way to say no at work.
What is “I can’t right now” / “Not today”?
A simple way to reset your body when anxious.
What is breathing?
Haitians are often praised for this, but it can hide trauma.
What is resilience?
Students said this class helped them do this more.
What is speak up / say no / reflect?
A common reason Haitians struggle to set boundaries.
What is guilt / family pressure / culture?
This phrase helps you end a conversation politely.
What is “Nice seeing you again”?
Haitian people have dealt with collective anxiety since this date.
What is January 12, 2010?
Haitian culture often teaches children to do this for family.
What is sacrifice themselves?
This class teaches community, not perfection.
What is learning together?
Saying yes when you mean no can lead to this.
What is resentment / burnout / stress?
Speaking even when your English is not perfect builds this.
What is confidence?
Taking care of yourself helps you do this for others.
What is show up better / be present / not hurt others?
Learning to say no can change this family dynamic.
What is manipulation / control / expectations?
The most important lesson from Aprann Viv.
What is knowing yourself?