Traumatic Relationship Endings
Often when a relationship ends without warning or after an extended period of chaos it becomes incredibly difficult to find peace and comfort with our “new normal”. The absence of closure creates an ache that interrupts our natural healing response from loss. For many the relief of exiting (painful, hurtful, toxic) relationships is short lived and the pain from the traumatic ending is quickly intensified. In fact, often the more traumatic the ending the more difficult it is to say goodbye, which is not only confusing but frustrating as it feels the pain is never ending.
Often the cycles of bad behavior followed with promises of change hook the heart back, resulting in intensified heartache when the patterns of dysfunctional relationship behaviors repeat. The bond of betrayal feels like emotional crazy glue and we stop sharing with others our attempts to leave for fear of judgment that arises from the lack of understanding of the intense hold of toxic behavior.
After experiencing a toxic relationship, the necessity of knowing how to exit, heal, and break the cycle of traumatic relationship selection is vital. Life is too short to be spent on relationships that leave you feeling chronically drained. You deserve to say goodbye to painful relationships so you have freedom and energy to pursue what lights you up. It’s never too late to end the pain of hurtful relationships and invite in healthy supportive relationships.
