“Another Soldier Returning Home”: SA Relates to Woman Leaving Toxic Environment After 6 Years

• A local woman shared on TikTok that after six years, she finally said goodbye to a toxic environment
• The video showed the woman's black bags, boxes, suitcases and furniture loaded onto a bakkie and trailer
• Members of the online community assumed the woman was talking about a relationship and offered support
• Kelley Nele, a sex and relationship educator, shared with Briefly News steps people can take to safely leave a toxic environment

Prioritising yourself is always the right choice, no matter the circumstances, because your well-being comes first. A woman chose to put herself first when she decided to leave a space that no longer added value to her life.

Goodbye to the past

Using the handle @tumi_the_queen on TikTok, a woman named Tumi uploaded a video on the social media platform showing that she was moving out of a house.

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The short clip showed a bunch of black bags, boxes, suitcases and furniture loaded onto a bakkie and trailer.

Tumi wrote in her post:

"POV: When you finally leave a toxic environment after six years of misery."

Watch the video below:

How to leave a toxic environment safely

While speaking to Briefly News, sex and relationship educator Kelley Nele provided helpful tips on how to leave a toxic environment in the safest way possible.

The expert said:

"It's important to have a safety plan that consists of a list of important items, money, finding a new place to stay, and emergency contacts.

"There are organisations dedicated to helping people trying to leave toxic relationships specifically."

Internet users relate to woman leaving toxic environment

Thousands of members of the online community rushed to the comment section to share their experiences with their exes, as they had assumed Tumi was referring to a past relationship. Others shared support, positivity and kindness.

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Proud of the woman's decision, @mailapebetse wrote:

"Another soldier returning home safely. Welcome to the industry. We love you for choosing you."

@_tammy2 told the online community:

"After 11 years of marriage, I left with black bags."

@pelo.ya.me2 shared with the public:

"This takes a lot of emotional and mental strength. I've been there. It's not easy, but you realise you're better off leaving as you have learned to know your worth."

@cp0366 noted in the comments:

"A new beginning is always a beautiful place to start."

A positive @pertuniamaphefoma told Tumi:

"You will thank yourself one day. Stay strong."

@broodious had a message for those in similar situations:

"To all the brave women who are able to do this, strength to you."

Woman lands in ambulance after giving ex 2nd chance

In another story, Briefly News reported about a South African woman who shared that she had to call the ambulance after giving her public figure ex a second chance in their relationship.

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The Johannesburg woman didn't provide details about what led to her needing medical assistance.

Sex and relationship educator Kelley Nele explained to Briefly News how people can avoid a toxic relationship when getting back with their ex.

Source: Briefly News