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The Self Development Collective is a personal development and self-help community that focuses on how to increase our self-confidence and improve our relationships. We chat and share ideas on topics like mental health, self-awareness, beliefs, self-esteem, inner work, and self-confidence as well as relationship topics such as attachment styles, communication tips, boundaries and family systems.
Going No Contact With A Parent // Why It Was The Best Thing For Me
Self Development Collective
16 minutes
1 month ago
Going No Contact With A Parent // Why It Was The Best Thing For Me
This episode is a really personal one. I’m talking about what it’s been like to go no contact with my dad — how I came to that decision, what it looked like in real life, and why it wasn’t something I rushed into.
I share the messy parts too: the therapy sessions that helped me see some of his narcissistic patterns, the arguments that kept spiraling, and the point where I realized boundaries just weren’t working anymore. For me, no contact wasn’t about holding a grudge — it was about finally having space to breathe, figure out who I am, and stop getting pulled back into the same toxic cycle.
In this chat, I get into:
What starting “no contact” actually looked like for me
How therapy and boundary work gave me the push I needed
The guilt, family drama, and awkwardness that came with the choice
Why it ended up being one of the most healing things I’ve done
If you’re thinking about going no contact with a parent (or already have), I hope this feels like sitting down with a friend who gets it. It’s not easy and I hope this episode will support you in making the decision that feels right for you!
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Self Development Collective
The Self Development Collective is a personal development and self-help community that focuses on how to increase our self-confidence and improve our relationships. We chat and share ideas on topics like mental health, self-awareness, beliefs, self-esteem, inner work, and self-confidence as well as relationship topics such as attachment styles, communication tips, boundaries and family systems.
