I am the family member that doesn't quite fit with the rest and because of that I've always struggled to have deep and meaningful relationships with my family members. Over the years I learned more about the harmful family dynamics I had normalized and started to pull away from the family unit for a healthier life. That has been hard because I have longed to finally be fully accepted for who I am. I went no contact with my parents for a time and have found my way back to communicating with them in a way that works for me. This has taken time and I have held so much grief through the process. Whether you go no contact forever or decide to be in contact with your family in some capacity, I honor and support the difficult decisions around toxic family members. I would be honored to be alongside you as you move through it all.