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Once I wrote my previous post on toxic people an interesting thing happened – the people who bothered me and in a way inspired me to write the post went away.  What happened? Have they read my post? Have they recognised themselves and changed their behaviour? Well, that is very unlikely – although one never knows.

I think what really happened was that once I wrote my problem down on paper – my mind was able to take a distance and dissolve it. Of course those people are still there but somehow our paths don’t cross or their poison does not pierce my shield. At least for now. I can definitely say that by writing down my feelings, I was able to let it go and direct my attention on other things. Moreover the response I have received made me realise that other people facing very similar challenges.

My main takeaway from this experience is:

1. don’t keep your feeling bottled up inside and share them in a way that is easiest for you
2. draw strength from others who went through similar experiences
3. don’t accept the status quo and think of different ways you can change it
4. talk to experts
5. take a look at the problem from a distance

And remember – there is no shame in feeling down, alone or different!!!