You Can
Walk Away
by Laura Solomon
A
nyone who knows
me knows that I
have a list of words
that I hate. Most of the words
are very overused, like the
words literally, absolutely,
journey and toxic. I mean
seriously, is everything a
journey? Does anyone actually
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know the proper use for the
word literally? Is everyone who
isn’t nice really toxic?
The answer is clear. Not everyone
and everything are toxic.
But “toxic” people are out there
and I hope to help you train
yourself how to deal with them.
When it comes to toxic people,
it’s really your choice whether
you decide to participate in
their drama. The truth is some
people are just exhausting,
and generally they involve
themselves with “fixers” who
will try to rescue them or take
care of them. I am a fixer but