Antje Schomaker

 Whoever has ever experienced the liberating feeling of freeing themselves from a toxic relationship — and by that we do not only mean romantic relationships, but also friendships or any connection that slowly makes you lose yourself — knows how deeply relieving it can feel once you have finally made it through the valley of tears. At first, these moments are fragile. Tiny flashes in which you suddenly feel your freedom and self-love returning, tickling like warm summer rain on your skin. And then, slowly, these moments begin to last longer. The air feels lighter again. Y