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Toxicity is something that a human been should not experience. Although as we go through life and gather experience from various aspects it is an unavoidable plight. We would definitely meet people that possess different kinds of characters that are bearable and unbearable, some characters we experience in relationships be it romantic or casual ranges from manipulator, jealousy, gaslighted, critics, narcissist, controller, caring, loving, kind, virtuous, pretender, gentle, blame and so many more. People who find themselves in healthy relationships get to experience love, care and protection from their partners but unfortunately some people are victims of their partners characters that is not healthy.
Living in a toxic environment or relationship can be so unhealthy that it can lead to the person experiencing a mental breakdown. For instance, what we get to see in nollywood movies are actually true, when a child grows up in a home where domestic violence is the order of the day it tends to have an adverse effect on that child. From some that I have experienced, some children become unnecessarily defensive against the opposite, some experience anxiety, the feeling of fear and apprehension. Others have had to copy the same character as a means to stay in control in their relationship.
This is why people are advised to leave a toxic relationship while they still can rather than holding on to the fact that the person can still change. This has brought about a lot of suicidal thoughts and untimely death. Sometime ago, there was a Christian musician who sang songs that moved the spirit, when you listen to her songs you feel it. But unfortunately, one daythe news circulated that she has passed away because her husband beats her regularly and she couldn't survive it. Apparently, she silently lived her life in a toxic relationship until she died.
Many people experience tremendous stress in a toxic environment and such people can develop unhealthy disorders such as anxiety, depression, and emotional instability. They experience intense fear especially if they are victims of domestic violence over time. Some others result to the acceptance of constant negativity, manipulation, or criticism. The emotional and mental streets makes it difficult for these individuals to function effectively in daily life.
The deadly effects of been in a toxic relationship are mental and emotional stress, instability, fear, anxiety, inhibiting bad characters, developing low self exteem and so many more. I would also use this medium to advise that, women or men who find themselves on such situations should be bold enough to exit or find refuge in therapeutic sessions. We should not be deceived that without such people we cannot have a worthy life or be with someone better. A leopard does not change its skin, so also is it difficult for people to entirely change their characters.
This is a part of my entry for the #octoberinleo prompt as organized by the @leogrowth team with great initiative that members of Hive you can participate in this prompt and tackle them as you deem fit. In collaboration with the @hivenaija community.
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