Bonds should always be healthy but in some situations, it’s unlikely to happen. No one wants to believe that a relationship is destructive and may end. In a toxic family where there are no boundaries or respect, relationships can end abruptly. Some decide to go …

Uncovering “shared mental illness” (or Folie à deux -previously known as shared psychotic disorder) is a mental health condition. It negatively impacts one person in a unit (i.e., a family, marriage, religious community, etc.). This confusing family and relationship dynamic can lead to years of …

Lost memories can be difficult to understand. A toxic family trauma can lead to years of forgotten memories. You may find yourself — especially if trauma is associated with a toxic family — forgotting your childhood, losing motivation for your life goals, and feeling disturbed …