Letting go of toxic relationships frees you from this emotional burden. Without constant manipulation, you can focus on ...

A while back, we wrote a post where the BuzzFeed Community shared "normal" things families do that are actually toxic. In the comments, readers shared more surprising signs of toxic family dynamics.

Combining research, reportage, and memoir, a new book explores the growing phenomenon of estranging toxic relatives, ...

Not every family member has your best interests at heart. Some can be emotionally draining, manipulative, or even toxic. While completely cutting ties with family can be challenging and ...

Dr. Sherrie Campbell, a psychologist who focuses on helping clients recover from toxic family abuse, said what she calls the "low-effort family dynamic" can be especially deceptive. "It often ...

Dealing with a toxic family member can feel like walking a tightrope. These individuals, despite being part of our inner circle, can often drain our energy, provoke unnecessary drama, or create an ...

How can others in similar situations -- dealing with abusive or toxic family members -- work toward understanding, healing and forgiveness while still protecting themselves from harm?

There’s an old saying: “When you marry someone, you marry their family too.” For some, this is a beautiful extension of love and support. For others, it’s a never-ending nightmare.

A while back, we wrote a post where the BuzzFeed Community shared "normal" things families do that are actually toxic. In the comments, readers shared more surprising signs of toxic family dynamics.