[…]like many of you, I've grown all too accustomed to the definitions of toxicity and trauma, while the concept of healthy relationships has remained somewhat elusive. Coming from a tumultuous household characterized by incessant yelling, arguing, and various forms of abuse, I became desensitized to toxicity in relationships, and often downplayed the trauma I endured.

In our recent exchanges – both online and offline – I've discerned a common thread among us: a collective desire to dissect and define what constitutes a healthy relationship, what it unequivocally is not, how to cultivate one, and the ongoing effort required to sustain healthier dynamics.