There are a lot of articles and advice in circulation suggesting we walk away from toxic people or situations. However, there is also another school of thought encouraging us not to get affected by being around toxicity, that it is not personal, or it is only really digging into our egos.
if we don’t walk away, how else then can we protect ourselves from the toxicity?
"if we don’t walk away, how else then can we protect ourselves from the toxicity?"
If you have no choice ie. its family and you're stuck with them, there are several excellent techniques to help you gain clarity on the dynamic - clarity is power when it comes to manipulative or toxic relationships - it helps you not be so affected when you can see the underlying game at play.
Byron Katie and her Work is amazing.
If you feel you have many chords, do try the cutting chords Reiki send:
https://www.reiki-centre.com/post/healing-energetic-ties-in-relationships-cutting-chords-1
I also love the simple Reiki send "the the perfect resolution of my relationship with ..."
Afew blogs and video resources:
https://www.reiki-centre.com/post/personal-responsibility-and-relationships
https://www.reiki-centre.com/post/clarity-in-relationships-what-is-selfish-and-what-is-self-love
Hugs! Elaine