Pesky Sister

Have you ever gone out of your way to help someone and then find out how ungrateful they really are? Have you experienced removing toxic people in your life? One of the most toxic things I've done is ignoring the bad in someone because I wanted to keep them. And such a disappointment when you defend someone for so long thinking they are different but they turn out to be just like what everyone said. And it sickens me that there are people who can make up so much lies about someone, destroy someone's reputation, make themselves innocent and so many people believe them without finding out the truth. So here's my advice Don't stay in a friendship if it's making you lose respect for the other person or worst for yourself. So whenever it gets too toxic or it's just way too much, just leave. Let go of people and memories who are no longer helping you to grow. Be brave! And if it leads you to cutting off some friendship, know that it's okay. Deciding to finally cut ties with friends or people who consistently use you isn't enough; you must also decide to cut ties with the version of yourself who allowed that shit to continue for as long as it did. And for sure, a time will come in your life when some friends or people will regret why they treated you wrong. Trust me, it will come. And most importantly, protect your peace at all cost. Learn to be DONE. Not mad, not bothered, "JUST DONE."