To all the women in toxic friendships, you know who you are, Growing up, my mother always told me to put others first. She had instilled in my siblings and me that we had to be kind to everyone, regardless of the situation. When you’re in elementary school, it’s simple to be kind to everyone. ...

You were the one that kept me broken. The desire to play the hero must have taken over you. Every time we were together, it was you that kept making sure I was feeling down. Nothing I did or said was good enough unless I was upset. There was no interest in anything unless I ...