Thanks for your response Bella, and, most importantly, thanks for being so open and candid. We're not allowed to say it; but, a lot of us have felt the way you have. A member of our team had to make this same fateful decision, unfortunately, after a health crisis. Don't be scared. Even if some of those ties involve DNA, your enduring family are those with which you have a spiritual kinship, and shared purpose. Those people will always be with you. But, if these individuals are not supporting you, only looming with "toxic" energy, please begin distancing yourself. Don't be afraid to disengage. This can be a clean break; but, if that's not practical, do it gradually. Do not reach out or respond to them on social media, don't text back, don't call...even with casual events or interactions, don't participate. If you can't tell them directly you need to disassociate, send them that message, resoundingly, implicitly. You may be alone, briefly, at first; but, you will never be lonely. The Universe is always guiding you. While you are pulling away, move toward those, and the environments, that will support you. Feel free to get in touch if you need to. Congratulations, you've taken the first step.

Thanks for the response Manuel. We're not ones for self-importance; but, then we realized just how important this issue is. The Intentional Dimension is that state of mind that allows you to pursue, and persist, despite the pressures, and, the naysayers. Even if there are financial, emotional, and at times physical barriers to your objectives, within the Intentional Dimension, you will always have the strategies, the support, and the will to make it happen. You might have to be that much more adaptable, creative, and resilient; but, the Universe will lead you to surmount the challenges because your goal is that important. Yes, there will inevitably be distraction, and, let's be honest, people who tell you you can't do it. Remember how we mentioned noting, and planning, your priorities--how you will satisfy them--at the beginning of each week? We also suggest, after a particularly trying day, write them down again, with the attendant strategies. This action serves a dual purpose: 1) It refocuses you on what's important, quickly reminding you of what's worthy, before you're dissuaded and derailed by their negativity and 2) You might need to adjust your strategy because there are actually more obstacles than you anticipated [or externally conditions have changed (an economic issue, new legislation, a family emergency, etc.)] toward your goal. Sometimes though the "negativity" could be revealing. There is something to learn from every interaction, particularly the challenging ones. Every twist and turn can point you to the right path. Thanks again for the question.