For years I was ruled by negative self-talk, abandonment wounds, and self-sabotage. I stayed tied to unhealthy family dynamics that kept me small. Now, I’ve chosen to cut ties with toxic patterns and relationships, and I’m building the courage to express my needs in my partnership. I’m learning to recognize my role in my cycles—and more importantly, how to break them. For the first time, I feel like I’m taking back my life.-