What is a toxic family?

What is a toxic family?

Smothering, neglect, emotional, sexual or physical abuse, overprotectiveness—these are only a few signs of a toxic family. But unlike other relationships, you can't just simply cut off familial ties. Shared history, emotional, and biological bonds make it hard for anyone to navigate or get out of these relationships.

When Should toxic family be cut off?

You are allowed to cut toxic people out of your world — even if you have strong history, even if they are family, even if they have done a lot for you over the years. You are not obligated to keep them around if they are causing you pain. You are allowed to leave them in your past.