As someone who’s gone no-contact with some of their family, there are 2nd and 3rd order effects that come from this.

There’s also the spiritual aspect to consider, especially the 5th commandment.

You gotta really understand what you are doing.

I see a lot of talk these days about getting toxic people out of your life. They’re so cavalier and nonchalant with following this idea, too. This can lead to exchanging one kind of grief for another kind of grief.

It can lead to you easily becoming disinterested in others. This is bad for your contentment. It can make you feel lonely.

Biblically (or of the Mosaic Law), it is lethal.

The other option is choosing to tolerate. Be a meek, but solid piece of steel. Don’t provoke, but maintain your boundaries. And if you’re strong enough, get to the root of the issue. If *they* cut you out, that’s on them.

So be careful with this. Take your time. I promise the other road is just as hard as this one - there is no free lunch in this world.