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    Five Things I Learned From My Toxic Relationship

    Guess what, y’all? Today is my breakup-aversary! Cue fireworks. Cue confetti. Cue a marching band playing upbeat tunes. Exactly one year ago today, I broke up with my long-term boyfriend. I know that’s not normally a cause for celebration, but in my case it very much is. The relationship was toxic, addictive, and incredibly difficult to leave. That is until the universe threw me a bone (I had been asking for answers) and unearthed a whole shoebox full of lies. Dramatic! Traumatic! Lucky me! But really. I’m so grateful that happened because now I’m free. I say that because sometimes it’s easier to leave when you have a reason to…