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I feel stuck financially 😔

I feel stuck financially because my toxic person makes double what I make and thinks I'm here for a free ride. I have a good job with good pay. Benefits, which they are on, and job security. I pay all the bills, I help with the groceries. I pay daycare, the kids clothes, extracurriculars, and equipment. I can't save anything. I can't qualify for a mortgage on my own. This is one of my main reasons for staying and sticking around when I know it's unhealthy. What tips do you have to become unstuck to move in any direction?'

I'm scared of upsetting people when they overstep my boundaries

How do I become my assertive and not get scared of upsetting people when they overstep my boundaries?

How can I learn how to make decisions now??

How can I learn to make decisions this late in my life? I know it’s related to never given any choice.

I still break down in tears and panic randomly

So I am finally away from my toxic marriage of 14 years. I went back twice and then this third time I have left with my children who have also been affected severely. I’ve been told for so long that I am worthless and nothing and lucky he was married to me. I know all of it is false but how mentally do I take steps forward when I just break down in tears and panic randomly. The dark closet is my safe place and where my children can’t see me. I don’t know how I will ever be ok and not think it’s my fault and live in a constant state of worthlessness.

Will they ever change if I stay?

 I have been with my husband for several years and they have been very up and down years. My question is: 'Is there a possibility that he will change? Or do I need to just accept his faults as he should mine and we should just work on ourselves?

Why won't they just let me go?

We're finally getting divorced, why can't they just let me go???

How do I deal with mutual friends after I leave a toxic relationship?

Can I stay friends with our mutual friends or do I have to end those relationships too?