Toxic

[Purple75]

I have someone in my life who I just know is toxic. This person is part of my family and I don’t know what to do. One moment they are nice and when they get upset they say awful things to me. I feel like I can’t just cut them out of my life because they are my family but this person just makes my anxiety and depression worse . I don’t know what to do I’m so lost .

[kateba]

Sounds like your family member is going through some things them self. In any case I would avoid them because it's not doing you any good. Just because they are family does not mean you need to tolerate them.

[JAYnLA]

Over the years I've realized that my relationship with each family member has it's own 'right size'. Some of them are deeper, others are more shallow. The only time I get into trouble is when I want a relationship to be larger that what it can naturally sustain. You don't have to be best friends with everyone in your family. It's okay.

[hypercat54]

Hi there is nothing wrong in cutting a toxic family member out of your life if you need to so do that if you can.

If you can't then stop engaging with them and avoid them as much as possible. Don't give them the chance to stab you in the back. x

[amandagray]

for your own mental health i would cut them out if i were you. for now at least. sounds like they might be having some problems so until they get that sorted u should steer clear imo family or not