13/01/2025
There’s an untold grief in choosing to walk away from a toxic job or difficult client, a grief we rarely discuss.
While we often expect relief in stepping away from what no longer serves us, we forget the long-lasting impacts these decisions carry. These experiences don’t just end when we say goodbye – they leave behind trauma and unanswered questions, and the journey of moving on is complex.
The exhaustion of surviving spaces not built for us
The frustration of unrealistic expectations and unfulfilled promises
The sorrow of leaving good people behind
The toll on mental health and self-worth
The lingering “what-ifs” of what could have been
Whether you left a job or ended a client relationship out of self-respect, your grief is valid.
Moving forward requires both getting out and getting over the toxic dynamics that once convinced us we didn’t deserve better.
Healing from these experiences is a journey – one that brings us closer to a future where we can truly thrive.
