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Letter: Nontoxic Message to my “toxic” friend


toxic friend

Meeting you has been wonderful. Being friends with you has been interesting. 

As the years go by, it has been harder to stay true to myself. From a bubbly person, I began to focus on the cracks in my life. It became toxic. Eventually, disappointments and worries became my companions. I thought it would pass, but it took me months to overcome them. There have been moments when we’re together that I’ve felt hurt or drained, and I’m sure that wasn’t your intention. I honestly didn’t know how to interact with you. 

Your presence confused me.

Please understand that I’m not blaming you. Truth be told, I thank you for letting me see what a real and healthy friendship should be. I learned a lot from our relationship. On top of it all, I now know how to prioritize my inner peace.  It took me months to get out from the rabbit hole that I’ve been trapped in and I’m on my way to healing. I hope the same for you.


Please know that I care about you and our friendship. But I also realize that I need to take care of my well-being. I am responsible for my happiness. I hope you understand that I need some space right now to focus on that.  I believe that friendships, like all relationships, have their ups and downs. Sometimes we need to take a step back to reassess how we can move forward more healthily. 


It’s hard for me to say this, and I’m not sure what the future holds. One thing is for sure, I think it’s important for both of us to take some time. A time for ourselves to heal and a time for us to reflect. 


With kindness and understanding, we can navigate life with grace, whether that means working on our friendship or choosing to go our separate ways.

Thank you for listening and for the times we’ve shared. I wish you all the best, no matter where life takes us.


Take care,

☕️❤️


toxic friend

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