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Things to Avoid After Leaving a Toxic Relationship (Toxic Series Part 2) - Girl in Htown

Things to Avoid After Leaving a Toxic Relationship (Toxic Series Part 2)

 

Toxic Relationships and  loving you first

 

 

As I discussed in Part one of the Toxic Series self-esteem is really important to have before jumping back on the dating scene after leaving something toxic. Self-esteem and Validation go hand in hand if you are not careful .When you refuse to allow a chance for healing you are allowing yourself to be validated by other people. I get it.I am a giver that’s always has been my personality trait  making others  happy and  making them feel great  (Perhaps could be the Virgo in me  lol )

There’s Definitely a thin line between being a helper and having all of your worth in the hands of someone else. We all want that feeling of being loved and appreciated that is just human nature this is a peace of our self-worth. One thing you  may notice was all the  hoop jumping  and  all the  hard working you  were putting  in to get this  persons  gold star and they ended up just doing the  opposite of this  (Invalidating every feeling you have ever felt) The moment  you think you are doing great or trying your best they came  in like a wrecking ball to tell you nope not this time.

 

White and Shining Armor  ? or a Fuck boy in Tin Foil?

The biggest mistake I have always made was thinking that every man I have ever met would save me. I am not sure from what I had at that time, taken care of myself all alone for a great amount of time and was fully capable of doing so for the future perhaps a piece  of me craved the family unit for my children and to just not be alone ever again but seeking this right after my relationship ended was the mistake I made . I wanted to feel again to be happy again and I held all my happiness in the hands of any man that came across my path after doing this a few times and  one lasting over the course of a year I found that validating myself  in others served  me no purpose when I didn’t have my own self-esteem and  own self-validation intact. The thing is all of those things I mentioned has nothing to do with another person and everything to do with you. You will have to realize who you are and what you bring to the table, you will need to feel confident in your own skin, and anything you are not happy with you to need to set aside time to fix or make changes in your life to make it where you are happy. NEVER LEAVE THIS IN THE HANDS OF ANOTHER PERSON.

 

 

Reclaiming my Time

Reclaim all of the time you had in your past relationshiop by bettering yourself, not for them but for you. You can not get over anyone by sliding underneath another (Trust me on this lol) your recovering is about reclaiming everything bad that happened while you were with them and gaining a brand new you. You got this boo!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Published by KayDarden

Howdy, folks! I'm the creative force behind the blog "Girl in H-Town." I wear a few hats – writer, mental health advocate, and I like to think of myself as a "dating wing woman" with a passion for empowering women, helping them heal from their trauma, and improving their mental well-being. I was born and raised in a small Texas town, and let me tell you, life threw some real curveballs my way. I focus on empowerment, self-care, and self-love. When you read my blog, you're getting a piece of my heart – it's raw, honest, and deeply personal. I pour my own journey of healing and self-discovery into every word. When I'm not tapping away on the keyboard or working, I enjoy the simple things in life. I'm a bookworm, love tending to my garden, and find peace in yoga. But my pride and joy? Well, that'd be my super genius teenagers. Family is everything to me, and I'm committed to using my platform to positively impact this world. Whether you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or just an ol' Texas story, my writing is here to make a lasting impression. I'm a staunch advocate for mental health and an essential voice in the conversation around trauma and healing. So, if you're ready to be inspired, stick around. Kay Darden of "Girl in H-Town" is here to give you a Texas-sized dose of wisdom and heart.