Toxic traits and toxic relationships can come in many forms from family, to friendships, to your romantic partner. Understanding toxic traits and being able to recognize toxic traits is vital for helping you to know when to set healthy boundaries or end a toxic relationship. Toxic traits and toxic relationships can come in many different forms/have many different manifestations (emotional, behavioral, physical) and today on Living Freely, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is outlining toxic traits to know, sharing practical and realistic ways to deal with toxic people, and tips for combatting loneliness (especially if you recently ended a toxic relationship or plan to and anticipate loneliness entering your life). If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please provide them or go to the website below (or call the 24 hour hotline number for immediate assistance). Be empowered to create healthy relationships and know you are WORTHY of healthy, toxic-free relationships!  RESOURCES from the show today: Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ 800.799.SAFE (7233) Want to know more about what programs Norfolk Public Library is offering? Visit their website to learn more: https://www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/ Say hi to Rachel Ann and receive more mental health resources! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelanndinecounseling/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkGnsXfbZm8EkMbRRj2G1ew Book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Learn-Love-Real-talk-woman-ebook/dp/B07NJBLLSB Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and not designed to diagnose or treat. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment or therapy (resource: www.psychologytoday.com for therapy!).