After completing session 10 I realize someone in my life has been my distraction from my problems. This person has been a toxic person in my life. I've known them going on 5 yrs now and cannot seem to let them go. I met them on the internet and continue to see them online, but not directly. I couldn't understand why I was having such a hard time unattaching myself from them emotionally. I don't love them(I'm married), don't really like them all that much, but they hold this kind of power over me. I think I use them as a way to disconnect from my life and facing the fears. I get a thrill from them that allows this. This person is the type of individual who will build you up then tear you down and then gains your respect as a result of it. Sounds sick I know. Anyone else have a toxic person in their life they let go of? Any advice? Thx.

One thing I did recently is I publically wished this person the best of luck in their new life and meant it. It was refreshing to make this positive step towards letting go, but I'm still struggling.

Yes, I have had a very toxic person in my life who was my "safe person". A source of feeling safe and then depressed because of the wrongness of the situation. I too have been working on letting go of this person. It is a reliefe not to have the guilt of this illict relationship.