I was reading in Ladies Only about one dancers 'toxic sister'
I thought its a great term to use, since it describes both my youngest sister and my mother-in-law. These are people that I just cant have contact with, for my own safety.
Ive posted about my MIL in the past. She definately deserves the label "toxic" as she poisons those around her with hate, laziness and depression. She abused her sons, and continues to emotionally abuse her husband and youngest son.
Time after time Ive tried to get along with her, but she just attacks and belittles me. (I mean I only have a university degree, in one of the main areas she likes to 'debate,' whereas she has the bible as HER reference)
Currently we live next door (yes I know, stupid) as she has terminal cancer (long story, but all her own fault, for not having any checkups or the cancer treated 6 years ago when she was first diagnosed) so I cant avoid her as much as I wish.
The second we move to our own place, I wont have any contact with her again, nor will she see our children (if she lives that long)
How do YOU cope with toxic people in your life?
Is it 'fair' to look out for yourself, and cut these people out?



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My mom is the same..Bleh. I'd never let anyone I cared about near her.
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