Toxic

People are always like that person is bad or that person is toxic. 

This term is used so loosely

I don't think I believe in that.

Besides some circumstances where people refuse to change 

I don't think most people are  bad or toxic

People aren't black and white

Good or bad

They are more complicated than that

 I think people are just broken because what they have been through in their past.

We are all a little broken maybe because we all have gone through hard experiences or tough circumstances. 

Maybe the people who we think are bad or toxic really just have poor coping mechanisms and they haven't accepted or taken responsibility for their pain, to turn it into something good.

There are just reasons why people became the way they did

It is each person's responsibility to use the pain you have been through as lessons to grow from

Even though your trauma is not your fault

It doesn't give you the right to harm others

It is still up to you to get through it

And make your life what you want it to be

Do you want to be someone others think are bad or toxic?

Do you want it to be a negative cycle of blame and anger?

Or do you choose forgiveness, peace, and happiness?

It is easier said than done

And it will be a long road with a lot of bumps a long the way

But it will be worth it in the end

When you confront your inner demons and insecurities

With grace, forgiveness and self compassion

And try to grow from every experience and mistake made

Then you are more likely to treat other people the same way

And when you are more aligned with yourself and others, you attract the vibes that you desire

It all starts with you