Let's get OUT of the habit of telling people "Well that's still your mom. That's still your dad. That's still your brother. That's still your sister." TOXIC IS TOXIC. Whether it's family or NOT. You are allowed to walk away from people who CONSTANTLY hurt you. You are allowed to
I watched my friend cry in her car for 30 minutes, then walked in my house smiling and joking like nothing even happened. People really be fighting silent battles every day while still showing up and making others smile.