The best ways to deal with a toxic sibling

Not all sibling relationships are healthy. These are the best ways to deal with a toxic one.

E.B. Johnson | NLPMP | Editor
Practical Growth
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13 min readJul 23, 2020

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by: E.B. Johnson

We are raised to believe that having a sibling is a magical experience — and for some, that’s true. For others, however, that sibling relationship is one that can be fraught with tension and hardship, as well as dismissal and abuse. When things get tough between you and a sibling, it often comes down to making a hard choice and walking away. No one deserves to be mistreated, no matter what relationship they share with someone.

Stop allowing an abusive or toxic sibling rule your life. Build the understanding that you need to safeguard your wellbeing and empower yourself (through information and vision) to move past their poor behavior and juvenile tactics. We are not beholden to our toxic siblings just because we come from the same family. Find the motivation to stand up for yourself and reinstate a sense of peace in your life.

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E.B. Johnson | NLPMP | Editor
Practical Growth

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