leaving toxic relationships

"What advice would you give to someone who feels overwhelmed by their toxic relationship and is struggling to Leave"

I hear you, and I want you to know that feeling overwhelmed is probably the most natural part of these kinds of situations. Physically leaving a toxic relationship most of the time seems like the easiest part, but it’s the emotional pull that draws you back—that’s the hard part to navigate. It’s never about just walking away and wiping your hands clean with it; it’s about resisting that urge to go back when the memories or emotions start to creep in.

The first moments of leaving a toxic relationship almost feels like you have been drowning for so long, and you finally let go and float to the surface— you feel free and can breathe again. But it’s after a week or two when shit gets hard and you feel like you can’t tread the water anymore.

Its in those moments when you go to sleep one night and realize that every aspect of your life has shifted, and its scary, the unknown is always scary…

but remember that time passing isn’t a magic fix or an apology for the hurt you’ve endured. Just because someone has been in your life for a while doesn’t mean they have the right to have access to you.

You deserve more than to be held hostage by someone else’s guilty patterns.

Take a moment to reflect on what you truly want for yourself. It’s a journey, and everyone moves at their own pace. Sometimes, just acknowledging the struggle can be a powerful first step. Surround yourself with those who lift you up, even if it’s just in small doses.

You deserve to step into a space where you feel safe, valued, and free. Trust that your path will unfold in its own time.