How do you deal with toxic family members?
It’s a given that we should cherish our relationships with our relatives. However, there are times when our family is unchangeable and no longer healthy for us. The first reaction when dealing with a toxic family member is to try to mold them into a better person.
They could change if I face them. Perhaps if I assist them with their drug issues, they will become better parents.
These are the feelings of someone who has a toxic family member, which almost never goes as planned. It’s not meant to be your duty or job to alter them, even if there’s a chance.
Since they are the adults, they ought to behave better than trying to blame you for their mistakes. Therefore, how do you handle them? The best course of action is to terminate all relations with them, at least until they modify their behavior. Stop seeing their potential for them and simply draw the line.
Remove them permanently from your life. Although it will be challenging, doing it for your inner serenity and sanity should make it worthwhile.
So, what are toxic family members?
They are the family that is meant to love you no matter what, but instead, they treat you badly, which negatively impacts how you feel about yourself.
Having a toxic family leaves you with ingrained trauma that is difficult to overcome, whether it takes the form of manipulation, control, gaslighting, criticism, or unattainable expectations.
In addition to your family, there are other individuals in your life who may be just as helpful. Don’t put up with poisonous family members, then. Cut them off and replace them with a better picked family.
