{"id":2441,"date":"2021-03-23T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/?p=2441"},"modified":"2021-03-22T15:47:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T15:47:52","slug":"letting-go-of-toxic-parents-5-essential-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/en\/letting-go-of-toxic-parents-5-essential-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Letting Go of Toxic Parents: 5 Essential Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therapybloglibrary.com\/letting-go-of-toxic-parents-5-essential-steps\/\">Letting Go of Toxic Parents: 5 Essential Steps<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Madre-Toxica-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Madre-Toxica--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Madre-Toxica--16x12.jpg 16w\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Madre-Toxica-.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2442 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Madre-Toxica-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Madre-Toxica-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Madre-Toxica--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Madre-Toxica--16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Posted by&nbsp; Soribel Martinez, LCSW<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our parents shape our world when we are young. Their attitudes, emotional health (or lack thereof), and relationship patterns set the stage for our own experience of life as we grow. This usually happens without us even being aware of it. Infants through teenagers naturally absorb and reflect their parents\u2019 behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this is a normal part of growing up, unfortunately not all parents provide a healthy, balanced, nurturing emotional environment. They may pass down toxic behaviors they learned from their own parents. Or destructive addictions may overtake family life and overshadow everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest tragedy is that children are the ones who suffer the most in these situations. With time and experience, however, you may come to recognize your parents\u2019 negativity. Often, it\u2019s necessary to let go of them in order to find healing and emotional peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">1. Recognize That It\u2019s Not Your Fault<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children of toxic parents, whether still in the home or grown adults, often think that they are to blame for their parents\u2019 toxicity. This is known as codependency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your parents may have blamed you for all kinds of things, including their own behavior and moods. You may have learned to avoid doing anything that would upset them to protect yourself. Even if you\u2019ve been out of the home for decades, these beliefs and behavior patterns persist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the reality is that none of it was your fault\u2013none of it! Children are not responsible for their parents\u2019 issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">2. Surround Yourself with Good People<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1016243926.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1016243926-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1016243926-16x12.jpg 16w\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1016243926.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2443 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1016243926.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1016243926.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1016243926-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1016243926-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been raised with toxic adults, you may not even be able to identify what a healthy friendship looks like. Maybe you don\u2019t even know if an emotionally safe person is a reality that exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it is, and you can find people to come alongside you. You may find support groups such as Codependents Anonymous. An experienced therapist is also someone who can help you learn to recognize false beliefs and attitudes you\u2019ve absorbed from toxic parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">3. Surrender Control<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individuals who were raised by toxic parents often develop a desire to control situations. Again, this is a coping mechanism and a way to protect yourself from the uncertainty and volatility of living with toxic people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the only thing you can control is yourself. You can\u2019t make your parents (or anyone else) like you more or treat you better, no matter what you do. Learn to notice the ways you try to control situations in your life. Then start to step back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">4. Set Boundaries<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toxic people rarely know what emotional boundaries are. They will expect you to drop your plans to tend to their meltdowns or \u201cemergencies.\u201d You\u2019ll receive intrusive advice or criticism about your career, your weight, your marriage, and how you\u2019re raising your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But you don\u2019t have to put up with this. When your toxic parent oversteps, you can make your boundaries clear. You can end the phone conversation or get up and walk away. You can even severely limit contact. Let them know that you\u2019re not willing to tolerate their behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">5. Forgive<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forgiving the very people who were supposed to protect and care for you but instead raised you in toxicity may sound impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Forgive-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Forgive--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Forgive--16x12.jpg 16w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Forgive-.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2444 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Forgive-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Forgive-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Forgive--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Forgive--16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The benefits of forgiveness are tremendous, however, and are well-studied and documented. Forgiving someone doesn\u2019t mean that what they did was okay. It doesn\u2019t mean that you have to allow them back into your life or allow them to continue to hurt you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forgiveness is mainly for you. When you forgive, you avoid trapping yourself in a toxic cycle of blame, anger, and manipulation. If you get stuck in bitterness about how you were treated, you\u2019re only hurting yourself more. Forgiving is how you let go and find healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having toxic parents is hard. In my practice, though, I\u2019ve seen many people move through this experience and heal. I\u2019d love to help you do the same. Please call my office to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering finding a therapist for you or  your child, we have created a mini guide that shares with you 5 tips on how to select the best therapist for you and your family. You can click here to get your FREE copy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lamujerempoderadadehoy.lpages.co\/how-to-select-the-best-therapist-for-you-and-your-family.\">https:\/\/lamujerempoderadadehoy.lpages.co\/how-to-select-the-best-therapist-for-you-and-your-family.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also give us a call at 203.800.9778<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soribel Martinez, LCSW, CEO of SMPsychotherapy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Letting Go of Toxic Parents: 5 Essential Steps Posted by&nbsp; Soribel Martinez, LCSW Our parents shape our world when we are young. 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