Going No Contact With A Parent // Why It Was The Best Thing For Me

Self Development Collective

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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