If you cut ties, it’s a good idea to keep some contact with your family, as inconspicuously as possible. Maxine’s sister served as a valuable confidant, and later in their mother’s life, was able to reunite them before their mother’s death. We never know how or when people will choose to change, and it’s good for our souls if we keep possibilities open.

Being close with loved ones doesn’t mean taking all they have to give. Often it means setting boundaries so that you can enjoy your time with them more. After all, it’s the quality of your family relationships and the efforts you make on your goals when dealing with them that help you maintain your self-confidence.

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