Letting Go Of Those You Love

Adult children of alcoholics, and those raised in narcissistic, toxic, neglectful, and unpredictable homes, who decide to dive into self-growth, self-help, and emotional healing, inevitably learn that they cannot unsee what they see now that they have awakened to the truth of their toxic family dynamics.

This can be a distressing time for someone who has identified themselves as a caretaker, rescuer, people pleaser, and who has felt responsible for maintaining family relationships, at all costs, and even at the expense of their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health.

It is bittersweet to awaken to the truth of a toxic family system, and to be confronted by the fact that just because you can see the truth, it does not imply the people you love, who you have been enmeshed with and you have tried to save, fix or rescue, will want to see what you see.

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You touched down so many great things in this stock. have you noticed more more people talking about what Jesus was saying and not turning it into a religion lately? especially in Cynthia Bourgealt’s book, the wisdom Jesus. the other thing you said is, I’ve had to walk away from my three siblings. There was so much gaslighting, and judgment. It’s sad, but they’re not gonna change. So I love them in my heart. Namaste 🩵💙🩷💜🩵💙🩷💜

So very wise
Thank you

At the end of my notes for this session I wrote the question, “What do I idolize?” The answer, “acceptance,” came quickly as did the next Q/A: “What do I fear?” “Rejection.”

I’m wondering if you have a topic or other “bone to throw” at me to meditate on to effectively get to the root. I have some daily affirmations I listen to and I do other meditations that I’m sure play into it as well as working on being an observer. Do I just need to persist or is there some advice you might offer? 🙏🙏🙏

Great talk! Very validating! Thank you for sharing your story & your wisdom. 🙏🏻💜

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