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The Hardest Thing To Say To a Toxic Family Member is No

Living
January 17, 2022
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The Hardest Thing To Say To a Toxic Family Member is No

One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do is say no. When enabling was the popular choice. When…

Motherhood
November 21, 2021
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You Are Not Your Narcissistic Mother

A mother should be someone who loves you unconditionally. Someone who brings comfort and peace. She should be someone who…

I’m Setting Boundaries With My Narcissistic Parent

Living
November 9, 2021
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By Jenni Brennan

I’m Setting Boundaries With My Narcissistic Parent

“If you wanted to break your father, you did.” I stared at the text from my mother, yet another reminder…

To the Toxic People of My Past: I No Longer Believe Your Lies

Living
November 3, 2021
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By Moriah Couch

To the Toxic People of My Past: I No Longer Believe Your Lies

Dear family and past friends, For so long, I believed your lies. They stuck with me in the back of…

I’m Done Trying To Include Uninvolved Family

Living, Motherhood
September 23, 2021
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I’m Done Trying To Include Uninvolved Family

I just sent you photos of my son playing soccer, and at Disney, and out shopping for his very first…

Grown Children, Living
September 18, 2021
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By Summer Tocci

Why I Forgave My Toxic Father

Trigger warning: abuse My first awareness of your problem with drinking came from the blowout that ended with you going…

Motherhood
September 13, 2021
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By Abigail Granner

My Child is Not a Pawn—She’s a Person

In healthy relationships, a new baby can bring people closer together. People love holding and snuggling babies and getting pictures…

I Refuse To Be Anything Like My Narcissistic Mother

Grown Children, Motherhood
March 11, 2021
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I Refuse To Be Anything Like My Narcissistic Mother

Do you know what it’s like to never know what mood is going to meet you at the door? Do…

We Grew Up Together, So How Did We Get Here?

Grown Children
September 24, 2020
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By Audra Rogers

We Grew Up Together, So How Did We Get Here?

On days like this, I sit outside in my backyard and beg nature to soothe my wounded soul. Yet another…

Cutting the Cord With My Narcissistic Mother

Living
March 25, 2020
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By Ghada Karam

Cutting the Cord With My Narcissistic Mother

I was on the examination table at my gynecologist’s clinic when he asked me a question that was about to…

Battling the Sting of Toxic Relatives: Why Our Kids Need Us to Show Them How

Grown Children, Kids
December 7, 2018
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By Jodie Utter

Battling the Sting of Toxic Relatives: Why Our Kids Need Us to Show Them How

In dealing with our difficult relatives, the troublemaker kind who seem to blight most family trees, my husband and I…

toxic family

The Hardest Thing To Say To a Toxic Family Member is No

You Are Not Your Narcissistic Mother

I’m Setting Boundaries With My Narcissistic Parent

To the Toxic People of My Past: I No Longer Believe Your Lies

I’m Done Trying To Include Uninvolved Family

Why I Forgave My Toxic Father

My Child is Not a Pawn—She’s a Person

I Refuse To Be Anything Like My Narcissistic Mother

We Grew Up Together, So How Did We Get Here?

Cutting the Cord With My Narcissistic Mother

Battling the Sting of Toxic Relatives: Why Our Kids Need Us to Show Them How

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