Moving Forward from Toxic Relationships: Embracing Self-Love

People often become attached to the idea of someone, which can impact their self-worth and identity. Each of us is the main character in our own lives, so we need to realise how beautiful we are, both inside and out, and set standards that others can't manipulate or circumvent. That doesn't mean we close ourselves off to people and relationships, but having respect for ourselves, and never being afraid to walk away when we feel we deserve better.