Navigating adulthood with the shadow of a toxic upbringing is challenging. If you had toxic parents, you might find yourself struggling with certain expressions that seem second nature to others.

Q. Although my ex has never been officially diagnosed, she must have some sort of affliction because no one could be as terrible as she is without having something. That’s fine for me. I left her long ...

The phrase “I hate my mother” carries deep emotional weight in a society that expects maternal relationships to be inherently nurturing and loving. Yet for many, the reality of mother-child ...