The toxic behaviors were there before you decided to enter into relationships with them. The signs were there. You may have chosen to look the other way, but the signs were there.– Psychotherapist from Type 1 Sociopath

P.A. Speers
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The toxic behaviors were there before you decided to enter into relationships with them. The signs were there. You may have chosen to look the other way, but the signs were there. If you are in an abusive relationship, it is important to remember that you are not powerless.

You can leave this relationship and start over. You do not have to stay in the relationship if you don’t want to. The toxic behaviors were there before you decided to enter into relationships with them.

Those behaviors are indicative of why the person is in this abusive relationship in the first place.

Source: Type 1 Sociopath When Difficult People Are More Than Just Difficult People

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