In life, it's gonna be a tricky ride. It's up to you or up to the people who surround you. Influence can be both sides in good and in bad. Though being in a toxic situation is not a kind of a good way of living but it's the point of life where you mostly find the kind-hearted one to accept and the worst past is not a big deal. I am glad to hear on your side how that blessed woman came into your life and leave great changes of who you are right now.