I'm finally respecting necessary boundaries and working on healing and well-being, but I realized that in doing this, I was surrounded by some toxic people growing up.  I was abused more than I realized.  I let people bully me (likely because of the fear of being alone), talk down to me, and generally, be taken advantage of.  It's pretty eye opening.  

The hardest part of this aspect of my healing is loneliness.  Also, I'm a little fearful of letting anyone get close for fear of it all happening again.  It's all a work in progress.

Has anyone else experienced this as well?  Any tips for healing?

Appreciate any insight!  Thx!