Is it TOXIC to CUT OUT family members?

There's a lot of discussion whether it's considered toxic to cut out family members. Join me in this honest exploration as we navigate the complexities of familial relationships and the potential impact of making the difficult decision to distance ourselves from certain family members.

This discussion is about providing definitive answers, because as always - the answers lies in the middle way. We'll explore the importance of mental and emotional health, the challenges of navigating toxic relationships, and the various perspectives that surround this often sensitive subject.

[CigdemS]

Hej Saga!!!
I agree with you so much on this subject, especially if there has been mental, physical or neglect type of abuse. I don’t think those individuals realize how it affects the victims, literally for life, because it’s those who we have respected or looked up to, and they have made us feel unsafe with them or be disappointed by them. Some of us may be lucky to have distanced ourselves from those people, but the abuse that happened still remains sharp in the memory.
I think you have an old soul being so young, and figured out your way of doing your own therapy, you have full control of your happiness, no one can control you or your thoughts, and if it means to completely cut certain people out of your life, than you may have to.
You are so wise for your age. God bless you precious soul! Du är en ängel! 😊

[rjaydriskill]

You’re right, Saga, that this is something people have to decide for themselves and then accept that decision. Especially concerning abuse and safety, you’re right about getting out of that.

The fact that it’s family doesn’t excuse abuse or neglect. Too often, that’s the excuse given and the abuse just continues on and on.

Thank you for your wisdom and for always trying to help others. You know how much I respect that, but it can’t be said enough. :-)

[mikemetague]

Dylan sang: "...try my best to be just like I am. But everybody wants you to be just like them." Yep, now at 76, it's ok alone; I like me.

[johnearle]

My older brother died 4 years ago. I flew home for the funeral. I showed up at the cemetery with the urn when this friend of the family marched up to me and snatched the urn out of my arms. He also put my brother in the grave. My sister didn’t even ask me if I wanted to do it. I haven’t spoken to her since other than her birthday and Christmas Day. There’s no way back from that kind of behaviour. What makes it worse, is that Mom doesn’t see what the big deal is.

[pawankalappa]

I agree with you. But I am a little surprised that such situations arise in a first world country like Sweden 😮

[adrianr]

Its okay as long as its possible to do it Saga. I am sorry you have had family problems you are not at all alone in this.

[bnatalie]

I’m just mesmerised with your beauty 🌸

[nnaammuuss]

oh, don't worry about them, you'll deal with them.. come to a happy place! wanna play with my tail?