Of Toxic Family...
I think this is one the realest quotes I have come across.
Often times we feel pressured to maintain certain people in our lives even when we know very well they are not good for us, be it either mentally, emotionally or physically.
A lot of people have mental health issues as a result of people they have in their lives. If you surround yourself with people who not only abuse you physically but also emotionally, then at the end of it all, you end up being toxic not only to yourself but to also those that surround you & the process continues.
It may be difficult to cut of such people, especially if they are family, but I believe your peace of mind and mental health is more important if you are to have a long healthy life. Sometimes you have to be a little more selfish in order to take care of yourself. It's 💯alright.
You're right, living surrounded by people like that is harmful, they don't allow us to grow. We have to focus on our mental stability and remove all those people who interfere with it, regardless of whether it is family.