I finally cut contact with my toxic family and I feel relief but also like I've lost the only people who knew the real me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Severing ties with harmful but formative relationships can create grief for the loss of witnesses to one's full history and complexity.
“Where Are You with The multiple selves model — psychological?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.