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Day 3: The Slow Poison – Recognizing Toxic Put-Downs

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9srUulxUyTA Day 3: The Slow Poison - Recognizing Toxic Put-Downs Hey y'all, Sumo-Sized Ginger here, back for Day 3 of our journey to identify and deal with the toxic people in our lives! Yesterday, we talked about some obvious signs of toxicity. Today, we're diving a little deeper, into the subtle ways toxic people can … Continue reading Day 3: The Slow Poison – Recognizing Toxic Put-Downs

How do you tell a friend to quit fighting for you?

March 2, 2025 Sumo Sized Ginger Musings Acceptance, Anger, Boundaries, Bullying, Chosen, Communication, Conflict, Emotional Conflict, Emotional Growth, Essay, Family, Forgiveness, Friendship, Growth, Healing, Letting Go, Life Lessons, Loyalty, Maturity, Moving On, Peace, Personal, Personal Growth, Punching Down, Relationships, Resolution, Self-Reflection, Support, Supportive Friend, Trauma, Unhealthy Support, Vulnerability

I'm struggling to explain something to my friend. He's still angry at the person who hurt me, and I understand that. I've felt that anger for him, towards those who've wronged him. But I've moved on. I'm not angry anymore. I need him to understand that my experiences, even the painful ones, have shaped me. … Continue reading How do you tell a friend to quit fighting for you?