Having to deal with toxic or narcissistic relationships can be so energy-consuming.

You find yourself trying to push through your day with lots of heartaches until you become the shadow of yourself just because of falling in love with the wrong person.

You might even start questioning your worth and asking yourself if you are okay.

There were so many red flags, but you stayed, hoping you could change them. You loved them and were willing to fight for the love of your life. They even went as far as cheating on you and even bragging about it. You still forgave them and tried to save your relationship.

Maybe you stayed too long in a toxic relationship, and you could no longer see how cruel they have become the lies, gaslighting, manipulation, and even sometimes the physical abuse. Your children saw everything, but you chose to stay, thinking you were doing it for your kids. You thought about what people would say because this was not the first failed relationship.

You were in denial of yourself until you finally broke loose from their lies and manipulation. When the real person emerges, you are in shock.

The person you saw at the end of your relationship has always been the person you were living with. It was the mask that they were wearing that got you confused. Now the mask has fallen off, and you finally see the monster behind that mask.

Their lies, gaslighting, manipulation, and cheating almost destroy you mentally. They play the victim to discard themselves from the world, but you know the truth about them now, so it is time to work on your mental health.

Finding healing after a long time of living with a toxic or narcissistic person can also be challenging, but with a few tricks, you will become happy again.

• Cut off communication

Do not engage in any form of communication after living in a toxic relationship. They will try to get you into unwanted conversation. They will try as hard to stay in contact with you, but if you want to heal, cut off all communication if possible. But if kids are involved, seek help from organizations that handle such cases.

• Avoid any of their social platforms.

You don’t have any business going around their platforms. Save yourself from their lies and use your precious time pursuing your healing. Reading books will help you overcome the trauma they incur on you.

• Practice self-love

One way to heal from a toxic relationship is never again to make yourself small. Never isolate yourself. Take care of yourself, learn a new skill, and go to therapy. Look good, smell good, and make yourself feel good because you are finally free from the parasite that was draining the life out of you.

• Don’t rush into a new relationship.

Rushing into another relationship might cause you to fall right back into the hands of another toxic relationship. Give yourself time to heal. Get to know who you are. Enjoy your quiet time all by yourself. You might feel lonely after the separation, but loneliness might be the only time to find your true self. And that might be the start of your true healing.

• Seek help

Seek help if you feel overwhelmed. Having to deal with a toxic relationship is never easy. So, by seeking professional help, you gradually get over the pain and trauma you went through at the hands of a toxic partner. Professional help will guide you in finding your true self again. It will help you gain back your confidence.

I hope you benefit from this blog. I pray you find happiness and peace of mind.

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God bless.

Remain blessed.