((( sweepy )))

UGH. I can imagine how frustrated you must feel dealing with all that. I know it doesn't take away the feelings right at this moment, but perhaps understanding that it's THEM and not YOU would help. It puts the ownership back on them...and let them keep their drama to themselves.

I recently discontinued a friendship with a toxic person...and of course, she needed to get the last word in. I didn't engage in her nastiness, but it didn't stop her from continuing on....and even though it hurts, I am realizing that she's just way too dysfunctional and damaged. And I simply did not respond. I am in the process of trying to let it all go...which, too, is hard. But it's worth it, because I already feel myself a little lighter emotionally....The weight of that turmoil is not good for you.