Yes - my parents and the WBTS.
I just finished reading Toxic Parents today. Good book.
Have You Ever Been In A Toxic Relationship?
by minimus 30 Replies latest jw friends
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minimus
As Flipper said, the person has to "get" the other person. I agree! If it's too hard to work out and no harmony exists for most of the relationship, it's time to go!
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Finally-Free
An easier question would be, "Have you ever been in a relationship that wasn't toxic?".
My answer would be no. My solution is to live as a virtual recluse.
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Found Sheep
toxic parents
toxic JW "friends"
toxic 1st husband
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cult classic
definitely toxic JW parents and grandparents.
toxic JWs in the congregation ----- Boy I've been thinking a lot about how much time I spent with idiot pioneers back in the day. The sisters I was privileged to have worked with needed serious help. They were soooo negative and critical of everyone and everything. I came from that type of home so to be with them seemed normal. But really they were some of the most unhappy people I have ever known in my life. I eventually started getting sick at just the thought of working with them anymore.
Mickey mouse - gotta get that book
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jaguarbass
Toxic relationships= work, jobs with a Jehoahs witness education.
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freeflyingfaerie
I also experienced what Flipper said about being with an emotional vampire A person should not displace their anger and unhappiness on another in an abusive way, any form of abuse. I left a very unhealthy marriage after 10 yrs. The divorce was final 1 yr later. (not for adultery)
2 yrs later, i left the clutches of yet another abusive, controlling relationship..the cult.. i think we all know which one
I've seriously questioned my sanity and wonder why i stayed so long in either, anyway im hoping to continue healing and growing and being more aware.. maybe a little wiser
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peaches
yes i was,,,,,got out of it by divorcing my husband,,,,and leaving the organization....still healing...
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minimus
I wonder if some are more prone to being victims of abuse.
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cult classic
Minimus - I do think that early childhood abuse can set one up for future abuse situations. Our first relationships teach us what's normal and acceptable. It can take a lifetime to unlearn that dysfunction. Some people never do.
Here's to surviving