Hi Beach Angel
Do you have "call display?" A suggestion would be to screen your calls for a bit - until you are strong enough to tell these "triggers" that you are working on changing things in your life. It can get lonely and boring at times but what an opportunity to find out more about yourself! I have people in my life that leave a "yucky" feeling inside of me after I talk to them - simply because I have changed and have no interest in their chaos/negativity/gossip. That is how I gauge who I spend time with and who I don't.
It can take some time to reform your social circle but it is well worth it!
Hang in there!
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