Accepting the reality of this no contact journey
Ugh. Do I have to?
I mean listen; you don’t HAVE to. But what are your options? Stay bitter, sad, stuck in the past? Friend, you deserve more out of life! Our toxic families have taken enough from us. It’s our turn to be who we want and create the life we want. And if you are no contact with your toxic family or your narcissistic parent or toxic sibling, well this new life does not include them, and it never will.
On this episode of the Character Outs Podcast we talk about accepting the reality of being no contact with our toxic family. Does it mean we still won’t miss them on occasion? Hell no. This no contact journey has its ups and downs. But I find the moment we get to the point of true acceptance, is when we can really take a deep dive into our healing.
So how do we come to the place of acceptance?
Well, I hate to say it but there is no secret sauce. Things that will help though?
*Giving yourself time and grace to grieve
*Focusing on the people in your life, who you love and who is matching your energy
*Giving back and helping others
Let’s face it, living without family won’t ever feel right. Something will always be missing in our hearts. And that’s ok to feel that way. But now that you have made the choice to go no contact, let this time be about accepting what is and rebuilding. You got this friend. I believe in you.
Check out the story I read this episode here:
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Recipe of the week:
Oh, this BBQ chicken cobb salad checks all the boxes of yumminess!!! I let the tenders marinate in the BBQ sauce for at least 12 hours then throw them on the grill.
Half Baked Harvest: BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad
Have a beautiful week and don’t ever forget that you are NOT a villain for walking away from your toxic family in order to preserve your peace. You have always been worth so much more than they gave you.
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Cheers until next post friend!
Terri
