Whenever we meet someone, we decide the role they will have in our lives and how much of our time and emotion they deserve. Our relationships with our family is much different, it’s a predetermined connection and we often have to live out these relationships according to societal standards.
Most people have good relationships with their families, hence the phrase, blood is thicker than water. Sometimes however, life hands us a family that doesn’t seem to understand us at all. We cry, fight, and in extreme cases are abused, end up in depression or both. So this begs the question, Is it okay to cut ties from your family?
The answer is and always will be YES!! It’s not an easy decision to make or put action into but sometimes it is a necessary step for us. There are two rules we should live by
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We are not responsible for the emotional well-being of others.
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We do not have to be in a relationship where the give and take isn’t mutual.
These rules apply to everyone in your life. It isn’t about being selfish, it’s about taking care of you so you can be your best self to others who appreciate your value. It’s true that society may point fingers and judge you but at the end of the day you know your truth!
So how do you break ties?
The best and most effective way is to no longer have them in your life. It isn’t always possible to completely not have them in your life. So it’s important to break away from them emotionally. This is a state where you are no longer affected by their words, behaviour or feelings toward you .
This isn’t an easy process to go through alone and if you require any support, please do contact our support room.
Much love
~purple
Purple Empaths 