Today, in the Life School section, I will talk about the moment when I decided to cut toxic people out of my life for good. No sugarcoating, no excuses, and no guilt. Have you ever wondered why certain people constantly look for ways to put you down instead of supporting you? I put up with it for too long until I said enough is enough.
Over the years, I've met many people who always had something to say. They accused me of writing about topics that were "too weird," of writing too personally, or they mocked my work with animals and nature, saying it wasn't "real work." I even received comments that I should be more like other bloggers, that I should have a more "modern" style, and that my directness only alienates people. Today, I know that these were not people who wanted the best for me. They were toxic individuals who tried to project their limitations onto me because they didn't have the courage to be who they were.
My personality is such that I dislike acting and pretending. If I feel that someone is toxic and only draining me with their drama or constant belittling of my hobbies and work, I no longer look for reasons to keep them around. I simply cut off contact. My time is too precious to waste on those who don't appreciate my uniqueness and effort. I'd rather be outside on the land, helping my father or doing things that truly fulfill me, than wasting my energy explaining my worth to people who are deaf to everything except their own rights.
When you let go of these difficult people, you realize how much more energy you have for what really matters. My creativity only blossomed when I stopped listening to those who told me I should be "more normal" or "less colorful." Today, I write for myself and for those who find themselves in my writing and whose eyes are truly opened by my experiences. Leaving certain people in the past was the best decision I ever made.
So my advice to you is: don't be afraid to close the door on toxicity, no matter how minor the accusations may seem. Your worth does not depend on the opinion of someone who does not understand your path. When you learn to say "no" to such people, you are actually making room for your own freedom. If my way, my interests, or my directness don't suit you, you know where the door is—I'm going to continue on my path, exactly as I am.
Hugs, Eva
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