The Toxic Relationship Survival Kit: Your Step-by-Step Escape Plan
“The Toxic Relationship Survival Kit: Your Step-by-Step Escape Plan”
Surviving a toxic relationship is a marathon, not a sprint. It demands courage, strategy, and radical self-compassion. Here’s a step-by-step guide to reclaim your life—grounded in psychology, real-world tactics, and hard-won wisdom:
1. Recognize the Invisible Prison: 12 Red Flags
(The first step is seeing the bars)
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Gaslighting: “You’re too sensitive,” “That never happened.”
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Walking on Eggshells: Constant fear of triggering rage or silent treatment.
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Love Bombing → Devaluation: Extreme affection followed by cruelty.
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Isolation: Sabotaging friendships, family ties, or career opportunities.
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Projection: Accusing YOU of behaviors THEY exhibit.
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Triangulation: Using others (exes, friends) to create jealousy/insecurity.
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Emotional Blackmail: “If you leave, I’ll hurt myself.”
- Chronic “Amnesia”: Denying...