Family

Is it acceptable to cut ties with toxic family members?

For

Protecting your mental health is more important than family loyalty.

Against

Breaking ties weakens the idea of unconditional love and forgiveness.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • “How they treat you is much more important than any DNA you share”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “It was the best decision for my mental health. It's been over a decade now and I am much happier without them in my life”
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • “Sorry but I don't agree with the whole 'cut the family off'.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “Am I glad I restarted things, absolutely but it wasn’t easy and certainly isn’t possible for many no contact situations.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
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