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# Toxicity is cumulative. Like a slow buildup of...
> Toxicity is cumulative. Like a slow buildup of pollutants in the body, repeated exposure to stressful relationships can pass a tipping point where health and stability suddenly give way. Small, steady exposures deserve attention before they add up.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Boundaries, Survival, and Refusing to Become a Toxic Dumping Ground — Part 1 - Workbook|Boundaries, Survival, and Refusing to Become a Toxic Dumping Ground — Part 1]]
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“Toxicity is cumulative. Like a slow buildup of pollutants in the body, repeated exposure to stressful relationships can pass a tipping point where health and stability suddenly give way. Small, steady exposures deserve attention before they add up.”
— Bryant McGill
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