Embracing New Beginnings: Breaking Free from Toxic Cycles
- Samantha Tishner
- Jun 18
- 2 min read
Have you ever stayed in a toxic relationship because you didn’t want your life to be uprooted? Have you ever stayed in a relationship that totally drains you, out of the fear of starting over?

Maybe you’ve even wondered what it would be like to be in a healthy, loving relationship, but felt like that was something you could never have.
What if I told you that staying stuck isn't the only option? What if I told you that starting over can actually be a beautiful new beginning? What if I told you that, yes, you are worth a healthy, loving relationship?
For many of us, the fear of change can feel more overwhelming than the pain of staying where we are. We may find ourselves clinging to what we know—even if what we know is unhealthy or toxic—simply because it's familiar. It's easier to stay in a situation that feels like “our norm” than to face the uncertainty of starting over. But, sometimes, that
very “norm” is what’s holding us back from experiencing the life we truly deserve.
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." – Isaiah 40:31
This Bible verse offers such a beautiful reminder: trust in God's plans for your life, and you will find the strength you need to rise above any challenges. Sometimes, the hardest step is the one that takes us out of the comfort zone we've built, but it's the step that leads us to healing and growth.
For many years, I lived in a cycle, a pattern of toxic love. I was stuck, and I didn't know how to break free. There were many things that led me to that point—past experiences, insecurities, fear of being alone—but in the end, it was a place I got so comfortable in, even though it was hurting me.
It wasn’t until I reached a point where I said, “I can’t do this anymore. I am better off living alone,” that my true healing journey began. It was in that moment that I finally broke free from the patterns that had held me back for so long.
Starting over may seem scary at first, but what I learned is that it's a process of rediscovery. It's about finding your worth and creating the life you were always meant to live. The moment I stepped away from that toxic cycle was the moment I started to build a future full of peace, purpose, and love.
If you’re feeling stuck right now, know that you are not alone. Starting over may seem daunting, but with trust, courage, and God's guidance, you can break free from the toxic patterns in your life. You deserve a healthy, loving relationship—with yourself first, and then with others.
Are you ready to embrace your new beginning? You have everything within you to create the life you deserve.
And if you are unsure, please reach out, I would love to help you find that strength. Book a free Hope Strategy Session with Sam ~ http://MeetwithSam.us
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