How To Deal With A Family Member's Toxic Behavior

In this excerpt from our Weekly Sangha on Insight Timer, we look at what a wise and compassionate response is to someone's toxic behavior. Why it is appropriate to set a boundary, not only for them but for our peace of mind.

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Very sound advice I found it beneficial.

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This resonates with me. Last year I finally blocked contact with a family member. I could no longer put up with their toxic behavior. This pattern has been repeated throughout my adult life. I would disengage from this person for a while and then relent due to pressure from my mother to allow this person back into my life, just to keep the peace. The family member in question has never understood why I would disengage and I have explained why. Should I try one more time to explain perhaps in a letter why I no longer want contact?

A toxic parent that will not change, so I have to set boundaries to protect myself. And try to come to understand and accept it's not the person that is toxic..
This is definitely an eye opener.

This is so helpful. Bookmarking this because I have a feeling I'll need a reminder.