I may not have been in a toxic relationship, but i can empathize as i myself have been through some emotional troubles, and has led to my anxiety worsening overtime. Even now, as much as i might put up a cheery smile and such, inside, i'm just as broken or depressed as others. I still put up a facade, as i don't want others seeing me so down, not when people could use a smile and cheery person each day

this is emotional i love this

i been in many toxic relationships that still haunt me today

but i got over it and made my self better and stronger

amen to this <33

this touches me deeply

just becuase of a failed relationship doesnt mean it has to change you or impact the rest of yourelife

right?

i took a break for 2 years to focus on myself and making my self happy and healthier

i recently got into a new relationship and i feel a real love and connection for the first time ever

A very touching piece...one I can relate to on many levels.

I can definitely relate to this. Here's to the future, without toxic people holding us back.

I have this problem but with a friend I live with and am close with. She's sormtimes straight up mean and nasty with me and never apologizes. I always expect an apology but she somehow manages to turn the situation around and say I'm the one being a jerk. It makes me want to self isolate and have no friends at all or keep them all at arms length. :( I am aware of the toxic cycle and the co dependence but I don't know how to stop it when I can't seem to manage to become financially independent and escape :(

She is obviously jealous of you because you are such an awesome person. <3

Aw, thanks, but I think she's just a really bitter person and isn't very good at socializing with people cuz self esteem stuff I guess. But thanks <333 Love your icon btw

Thank you ;w; <3 And yeah. The inside is always reflected by how we treat others :/

Can relate 100% keep on being awesome, Chib!

way to fight the power Chibs!! stay strong~

Chibs, you are sooo amazing, and you should feel that way too, you are so strong, I can feel it in your work. <3

Never stop being as awesome as you truly are. ^_^

This hits home so much. I hope one day I can feel like that.

I'm still in between a toxic relationship because of the situation I am in, this picture is gorgeous and I hope to one day feel good again.

*hugs*

I love this, and understand the feeling.

Hey. This is gonna sound a bit strange since you uploaded this two years ago, but I needed to say this

When I saw this picture two years ago, I'd just had my own heart broken. And I was wondering how I'd ever manage to recover from it because it was so utterly soul shattering. I remember looking at this piece and reading the description and wondering how I'd ever manage to get to this state of peace and acceptance. I genuinely didn't think I could ever overcome it.

Amazingly enough, I actually did. I eventually got over it, and found someone even better. It's so nice to come back to this and know I can finally relate to it. It's so beautiful and inspiring, and I'm so proud of you for overcoming your own heartbreak and abuse <3

Anyway sorry this is a bit random and out of the blue since the picture's two years old now LOL But I just really needed to say that because I still think about it sometimes. I just had to say something. thank you for this, it meant a lot to me then and means even more now. <3