25+ Toxic Relationships Journal Prompts For The Woman Who Is Struggling To Leave!
Last Updated on 01/01/2024 by Nicky
When you leave them something is off. You don’t feel right. You doubt yourself and your beliefs. Was I the one who was wrong? Was I wrong for being upset?
These are the kinds of questions you ask yourself after you have another unsettling encounter with your boyfriend, husband, or friend. Instead of feeling loved and safe while you’re with them, you walk away feeling confused and hurt!
You may think you’re overreacting because that’s what that person tells you. My dear friend, if you have people in your life that make you feel this way, you are more than likely in a toxic relationship. I’m sure it’s scary to consider this.
But today I’m going to share some journaling prompts with you that I hope will give you the emotional and mental tools to know how to move forward (or move on from) in this relationship!
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– Are Toxic Relationships Just About Controlling Boyfriends?
I’m sure the first thing a woman thinks of when they hear the phrase toxic relationships they imagine an abusive husband or boyfriend. Well, I hate to break it to you but toxic relationships aren’t just romantic ones.
Yes, that’s right. You can have toxic relationships with your parents, siblings, boss, coworkers, or friends. I’ve seen these types of relationships over and over again. It’s possible that you already knew but I wanted to let you know just in case you didn’t.
And now that you are even more depressed about potentially being in more toxic relationships than you originally thought, let me encourage you!
The 25+ journaling prompts I’m going to share with you will help you identify any relationships that are having a negative effect on your life, how to work through them, and how to move forward. I truly believe writing is a gift from God.
I hope you will use it as a way to heal from any trauma and pain you’ve experienced from toxic relationships!
–Why Should I Journal About My Toxic Relationships
Like I said earlier, writing is a gift from God! Why? Because it is one of the best tools He’s given us to process and understand our emotions. Journaling gives you mental clarity and helps you pinpoint what you’re feeling and why.
Writing can also help you form a plan for any tough situation you are in. When you’re confused and don’t know what to do.
Start praying to the Lord and start writing so He can help you sort out your anxious thoughts.
– How Can I Know If I’m In A Toxic Relationship (Signs To Look For)?
Let’s break this down. What is the meaning of the word toxic? The dictionary defines toxic as: very harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive or insidious way. And we all know what a relationship is.
So do you have a relationship with someone that is very harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive or insidious way? Another definition of toxic is poisonous.
If some poisonous substance was spilled onto your skin, you would definitely know it right?
You would realize it right away. Then you’d be working like mad to figure out how to neutralize it. You’d call the poison control center to ask for advice.
You’d take care of it stat. But when it comes to relationships that are poisonous to our hearts and souls, we aren’t as quick to notice it. We explain them away. We ask God for a sign that this person isn’t truly who they portray themselves to be.
Of course, it’s a lot easier to get rid of a poisonous chemical than it is to break ties with a toxic person. The best way I’ve found to know if you’re in a toxic relationship is how you feel when you’re away from that person.
When you’re with them your judgment is cloudy and your emotions are spiraling. But when you’re alone, you can take a deep breath, get out your journal and scribble down all the thoughts and feelings that you can’t make sense of. Are there certain themes to come up in your writings?
Anger, desperation, fear? You shouldn’t feel like this… not with a person who says they love you. If a person loves you, you will feel comforted and safe, and content.
Now please hear what I’m saying. No relationship is perfect. You will have conflicts with other people. But a loving relationship shouldn’t leave you feeling defeated, depressed, unheard, unappreciated, or even suicidal.
If you feel any of these emotions on a consistent basis when you’re around this person, you are more than likely in a toxic relationship.
Important note: Have you ever heard the phrase it takes two to tango? Well, more than likely, that is true with the toxic relationships you are in.
In almost any toxic relationship, you are not powerless and you have the ability to change whatever role you play in the relationship.
This should feel empowering to you because this means you have the power to change the course of the relationship. You are not helpless even if that’s what you feel and believe.
You can change the relationship or end it. I’m not saying it will be easy, but it can be done.
–Is It Wrong To Cut Ties With A Toxic Person?
Our relationships are the most important aspect of our lives. Our relationships with our parents, husband, children, friends, and coworkers play a huge part in who we become and who we are as people.
However, the most important relationship you can ever have is with Jesus Christ. Our relationship with Jesus determines not only where we will spend eternity but it also determines how we live while we are here on earth (don’t have a relationship with Jesus but want to know more? Click here!).
When you have a true relationship with Christ, it changes how you treat people. It also changes who you want to be around. Jesus doesn’t promise that we won’t have people in our lives that treat us badly.
In fact, He told us that we will be hated as followers of Him. But does that mean that we are to have close relationships with people who are toxic and negative? Is a Christian required to have people in their inner circle who belittle, criticize, or abuse you on a consistent basis?
I believe the answer to this is no. This doesn’t mean that we treat that person the way they treat us. I firmly believe in the golden rule as it is called when Jesus says in Matthew 7:12 12 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
But this doesn’t mean we can’t have boundaries or cut ties with people who treat us poorly and have no intention of changing, even though you’ve told them how much they’ve hurt you.
I hope it’s scriptural to say that you can love, care, and pray for someone from afar. If it’s not scriptural then feel free to let me know in the comments. Now let’s go over the journaling prompts for toxic relationships.
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–30 Journaling Prompts For Toxic Relationships
- When I am with this person I feel ___________
- How long have you known this person?
- When you first met this person how did you feel when you were with them?
- When did the relationship begin to change for the worse?
- What was the cause of that change?
- Have you spoken to this person directly about your relationship and how you’re feeling? By direct I mean, did you make it clear that you feel ______________ when you are with them?
- If you did tell them, what did they say? How did they respond?
- If you haven’t spoken to them about it, why haven’t you? What is holding you back?
- What role do you play in the conflict in the relationship?
- What aspect of your behavior can you change?
- Are you willing to change it? (just because someone can change how they act doesn’t mean they are willing to)
- Are you afraid of this person?
- If so, list some reasons why.
- Do you cry more now that you have a relationship with this person?
- I usually cry after being with this person because ______.
- Right before I see or interact with this person, I feel a sense of ______________.
- Describe the worst encounter you’ve had with this person.
- Have you taken steps to end this relationship?
- Are there any glimmers of hope that the nature of this relationship could change or improve?
- The last time you were with this person what happened?
- Name one thing you can do this week to improve your relationship with this person.
- Have you tried to get therapy either with this person/partner or on your own (I recommend online-therapy.com if you don’t want to go in person)
- If you’ve already ended your relationship with this person, what are some steps you’ve taken to help with the healing process?
- I know you feel distraught over this relationship. If you could talk to God face to face what would you say to Hin about it?
- A big part of toxic relationships is one person making excuses for the behavior of the other person. What behaviors do you explain away or excuse?
- If you left this person, what are you afraid would happen?
- What could you do to avoid this worst-case scenario?
- Who could you ask for help?
– Will You Get The Help You Need?
The toll toxic relationships take on your hearts, minds and bodies can not be overstated. If you’re in a relationship that is wreaking havoc on your spiritual, mental, and emotional health, I desperately want you to get help.
Please do not continue down this path alone. Ask God for strength and guidance. If you don’t have a relationship with God, then click here to learn more about how you can have one.
Get therapy so you can get a fresh perspective on the feelings you are dealing with. Just do something because life is not meant to be lived in this way if there is a way out.
I pray that you will find safety and healing from this toxic relationship and I truly am sorry for what you are going through!
– Free Download For You: Bible Study Journaling Bundle!
We know something just feels off when we haven’t spent quality time with the Lord in prayer.
And yet, we can still find time to do everything else in the world except pray. Nothing is more important than having a relationship with Jesus Christ but let’s face it.
Shoving Him into a corner of our lives is super easy to do (I’m totally talking about myself when I say this…far more than I would like to admit).
We know we need to spend quiet time with God in Bible study and prayer.
But it can be a struggle to find the time, keep your Bible study notes organized, or even know where to begin once you do find the time.
That’s why I want to share with you my prayer and Bible journaling bundle. You can download the printable
Here’s what you get with the Renew Your Spirit Bible Study Mini Bundle:
Bloom & Grow Mini Journal: Use this printable journal to write down and memorize your favorite verses, to write down journaling prompts, jot down Bible study questions for further research, and pour your heart out to the Lord on the quiet time reflections page.
Trello Bible Study Journal: If you’re about that digital life, then the Trello Bible Study Journal is probably right up your alley!
Now you can keep your Bible study notes & ponderings super organized!
And even better than that?
With this digital journal, you can do a Bible study wherever you have internet access!
Finding time to do your study just got so much easier!
With this mini version of the journal, you’ll gain access to the first 3 sections (Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus) of the digital journal completely free!
Each section comes with sections to write Bible study, devotional, and sermon notes…plus so much more! And even better, there is a checklist for every chapter of each book that you can mark off as you go through your Bible reading adventure.
You must use the free app Trello to use this digital journal but it’s super easy to use!
And this app syncs across all devices so if you make a change to the journal using the mobile app, it’ll also make the change on your laptop too!
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