I'm new to this...
Hello everyone. My name is Sara. Long story short, a few weeks ago I mentally made the decision to walk away from someone that I truly love and care about, but has also proven time and again how toxic they really are to my life. I've been spiralling ever since and it to be honest, it scares me...
Hey @SaraMc96
Welcome to 7 Cups, thank you for introducing yourself! I know it can be scary to do something for the first time, especially when we aren't sure what to expect - but please know that you are very welcomed here
I am sorry to hear about how you have just left a toxic relationship, and that overtime it was proven just how negative this relationship was for you - I can totally hear how this relationship would affect you and your mental health. It sounds like things have been getting a little out of control since you left the relationship. Firstly, I just want to let you know how proud I am of you for walking away from the relationship once realising it was toxic. I know that we don't know eachother, but I am also aware about how difficult it is to leave somebody we love and care about, even if we recognise a toxic relationship. I am hopeful, that things will start to look up - you deserve some happiness!
You said that your current situation is scaring you a bit, as you have noticed you've been spiralling. Is this just with your depression, or have you noticed a downfall in other areas of your life?
You are not alone, and I am glad that you decided to come to 7 Cups today. Please know that we are here to support you!
I hope you are having a good weekend
@emsworld
I appreciate your response and your kind words, so thank you. I have been with my partner for nearly 4 years now and have stayed as long as I have because we have a 2-year-old together. While the decision itself has caused a spiral, there's a lot more to it than that. I am having financial troubles as well partially due to my partners gambling problem that I was unaware of until recently. I am also a recovering addict and have been struggling to stay sober lately. All of my family live far away and I have no friends to turn to. I just feel like I have no control over my life and no way of fixing my problems and it has become more than overwhelming.