I have been cutting toxic people from my life...family members and old friends, primarily.
I was hoping that this one particular friend would not be one of them...but when I set boundaries with her, she lashed out as she has in the past. I realize she is controlling and she manipulates. Makes fun of her friends/says mean things when they disappoint her or when she is jealous of them.
Realizing I have been abused and controlled, knowing her for most of my life, makes me feel ashamed. I made my mistakes too with her but she lashes out and controls in response. I think she knows her "leaving" me has thrown me to the ground.
God help me as I get through this loss.