Post by WENDY (@FineChina77)

Nobody wants to admit that family can be toxic too.

We grow up hearing "blood is thicker than water" and "family is everything."

But nobody tells you what to do when family is the reason you are always anxious.

When they are the ones comparing you to your mates.
When they are the ones borrowing money and never paying back.
When they are the ones that call only when they need something.
When they say "you've changed" just because you set boundaries.

You love them, but you need distance to breathe. And you feel guilty for feeling that way.

Let's be honest for once. Have you ever had to distance yourself from a family member for your own peace of mind?

What did you do? How did you handle the guilt?

No judgement here. Drop your story in the comments 👇 Let's talk for real.

#RealTalk #Boundaries #MentalHealth #NigerianFamily #Adulting #LekeElekee

Nobody wants to admit that family can be toxic too. We grow up hearing "blood is thicker than water...

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WENDY: For me, it was reducing how often I pick calls that only end with bills and guilt-tripping. My peace improved. What's yours?
Emzy: Worst place to find yourself is in a toxic family 🥲
Sandra Eghonghon Onojiasun: Not far from the truth
Paul Foxxman: I've had to take decisive steps and set boundaries when I needed to. Family members should be respected, but shouldn't be allowed to choke your peace of mind. Nothing in this life is what losing your peace for.
Stay Sane, Stay safe 🛡
Paul Foxxman: 🎯 Family members should be respected, but shouldn't be allowed to choke your peace of mind. Nothing in this life is what losing your peace for.
Stay Sane, Stay safe 🛡

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Faura Creates: This is a serious discussion
Because a lot of us are facing this!!!
We love them but do they actually know how it feels to be treated this way?
Faura Creates: I just stay on my lane, I give them space for my sanity.
Family has been so toxic than friendship to me.