GRACE PATTERSON / Senior
If you or someone you personally know that has been in a toxic relationship, here is some advice to help you out. We all know that you don't have to have a significant other that's harmful towards you, it can also be a relative, friend, classmate, teacher, colleague, or boss. Signs of a toxic relationship are a lack of trust, extremely bitter communication, control freak behavior, you feel drained, lack of support, jealousy, narcissism, compelled to perform naughty activities, and physical abuse as well. You should take notes on the warning signals, record your feelings, try your best to confront the abuser by telling them how you feel, pencil in your safety, disconnect communication, and reach out for support from a parent, sibling, aunt, uncle, cousin, grandparent, friend, pastor, counselor, or anyone you trust with your message. Sometimes when you think about confronting your abuser, it may take a sinister turn. They will attempt to start an argument with you. What to do instead of confronting them, you should write a letter to them, send an email or text, write what you wanna say to them, and practice your conversation with your abuser. |