Addiction

One behavior I’ve stopped tolerating is when people weaponize my growth or recovery journey while refusing to own their own actions. It’s even worse when they sabotage my progress and play innocent. “Nice” without accountability isn’t kindness—it’s manipulation. Avoiding conflict doesn’t make someone safe, and being “low-drama” doesn’t mean they’re not draining your peace.

The biggest thing we gain when we stop tolerating these patterns? Our energy. What we once spent managing other people’s egos now goes into healing, creating, and showing up for ourselves. I’ve also learned not to delay calling it out—especially when someone shows zero effort to take responsibility. You don’t have to feel bad for protecting your peace.

Here are five simple but powerful ways to stop tolerating harmful behaviors:
1. Name it clearly—don’t downplay what hurt you.
2. Use boundaries, not guilt—you’re allowed to say no without explanation.
3. Leave the door open for accountability—but not excuses.
4. Remember: silence doesn’t mean grace if it costs your peace.
5. Seek support that doesn’t require you to shrink to be accepted.

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#MightyTogether #Depression #Addiction #MentalHealth

What Therapy Taught Me About No Longer Tolerating Certain Behaviors
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So tonight, I finally made the decision to walk away from someone I once considered a close friend. They basically started an argument over my so-called “anxious communication style”—which honestly isn’t even an issue for me anymore—while acting like I had no right to call out the toxic things they’ve done. This is someone who has literally stolen my medication, crossed countless boundaries, and made everything about what I could give them—whether it was money, time, or emotional support—without giving anything real back.

For years, I kept trying to have adult conversations, to make things work, but it was always one-sided. Meanwhile, they’re out here doing drugs while working in a mental health facility, and I just kept letting it slide. But I’ve realized that if I want to grow, to heal, and to build a better life, I need to surround myself with people who respect me and bring out the best in me. So I let the friendship go they started to use my mental health challenges against me, and I was like I’m not gonna tolerate that this time and it felt good. #MentalHealth #Addiction #ADHD #AddictionRecovery #Neurodiversity #Addiction #Autism #Depression #ADHDInGirls #MightyTogether

Hi I'm HollieWrites, I’m a wife, a new mother, and a survivor of abuse and addiction. After years in an abusive relationship abroad that led me down a path of cocaine use and trauma, I found healing through family, faith, and recovery. I’ve been sober for over two years, and I’m passionate about sharing my story to offer hope to others walking through the dark. I write about motherhood, mental health, sobriety, and the power of grace.