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How to Deal with Toxic Parents Without Hurting Yourself
You may be the child of toxic parents, and you may feel like you’re stuck in a situation where you can’t win.
You’re not alone.
Millions of people are in the same boat as you, and there are ways to deal with your parents that don’t involve hurting yourself.
No one said parenting was easy, and for some people, it can be downright difficult. When you have toxic parents, it’s like walking on eggshells all the time. You never know what mood they’re going to be in, what they’re going to say, or how they’re going to react.
We all know that one or two toxic parents can make our lives a living hell. They criticize us, put us down, and make us feel like we’re not good enough.
Dealing with them can seem impossible at times, but there are ways to do it without hurting yourself in the process.
In this blog post, I’ll share some 15 tips on how to handle toxic parents without damaging your mental health. Let’s get started.
1. Take a step back and think about what’s going on in their life
If you have a parent who’s being completely unreasonable, it can be easy to get frustrated. But before you take any actions, stop and think about the situation…
