You need people in your life who aren't afraid to be honest with you. You need people who will talk you out of your bad decisions, the ones that keep you stuck in an endless loop of toxic behavior. You need people who, besides acceptance, show zero hesitation when it comes to calling you out when you try to sabotage your own growth. You need a support system like that- the kind that cares about you enough not to shelter your feelings. Who believes in your worth even when you don't, who encourages you to take the challenging route even when you're uncertain about it, who refuses to sit back and watch you compromise your boundaries and settle for less than what you deserve.