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How to Set Boundaries with Toxic Family Members (& Gain Back Your Sanity)

How to Set Boundaries with Toxic Family Members

If you have a toxic family member that constantly brings negativity into your life, you might be wondering how to set boundaries with them.

Maybe they constantly criticize you, belittle your accomplishments, or make you feel guilty for trying to set boundaries.

By setting boundaries with toxic family members, you are protecting yourself from their harmful behavior and creating a healthier dynamic in your relationships — and in your life.

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18 Signs of Toxic Shame in a Person (That Are Worth Healing)

Signs of Shame in a Person

The signs of shame in a person are not always easily identifiable, but they sure make a negative impact on a person’s emotional and physical wellbeing.

Maybe you’ve spent the last several years of your life believing you were a failure, unworthy, ugly, and stupid.

But the reality is, you’ve most likely lived with chronic (or toxic) shame most of your life.

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28 Coming-of-Age TV Shows (Bursting with 90s and 2000s Nostalgia)

Coming-of-Age Tv Shows

Watching coming-of-age TV shows is a heartwarming (and nostalgic!) way to connect with and heal your inner child.

As you watch, you’ll be able to recognize yourself in the characters’ lives and remember the good and bad parts of being a teenager.

Connecting with the stories of growing up, you’ll be able to remember your friends, family, and first love.