Understanding Toxic Relationships; Definition, Causes, Signs & Solutions

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A couple of weeks ago, a group of ladies invited me to speak to them about toxic relationships. At face value, their intention was to understand toxic intimate relationships but we started off by understanding the dynamics of toxic relationships.

Defining toxic relationship?

Toxic relationships happen in different contexts and as a result of diverse reasons.

Understanding Antenatal and Postnatal Depression in Men

Did you know that between 2% and 25% of fathers experience depression during their partner's pregnancy or in the first year postpartum?

Postpartum depression is often linked to women due to the hormonal, physical, and emotional changes associated with pregnancy and childbirth. 

It Is Time We Practised More Self-Compassion than Compassion

“I want to be a Child Protection Champion for teenagers, Can I? Is it possible?

“Corazon that dream is way too big for you to achieve! “

“You are too weird and too ugly to fit in! You just do not qualify “

  “Your shape and form look like one of a lion. You cannot be beautiful in anything you dress in.”

“You deserved the rejection from that friend! You deserve all that is happening to you and more. That is what you get for setting your standards too high!”

‘They will laugh at your stupid ideas and opinions”