Family drama quotes toxic people

Family does not mean keeping secrets, walking on eggshells, lying to keep the peace, pretending others are healthy when they are not, tip toeing around the truth, attending events that derail my healing process, defending poor choices, engaging in toxic behavior, remaining loyal to destructive patterns, or sacrificing my needs in an attempt to fix or save others.⠀

When faced with senseless drama, spiteful criticisms and misguided opinions, walking away is the best way to stand up for yourself. To respond with anger is an endorsement of their attitude.

I would have never thought I have taken the time to think about how life would be different if I wasn't the oldest child of my mother's thre...

Toxic Sister. Toxic mother. Toxic family. Toxic friendships.

Psychologists and child behavior specialists can help us tell the difference between ungrateful children from those who have been victims of a toxic influence. For example, clinical psychologists Seth Meyers and Preston Ni explain how the actions of the parents can ruin the lives of their children. On the other hand, raising children is very difficult and no one has the right to be judgemental when it comes to someone’s particular parenting style. But there’s a very fine line between…