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Toxic Humans, will make you cry! is it contagious?

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Have you ever wondered what people mean by "they are a toxic person", "they are poisonous", maybe not a term used that often these days, but the concept is still expressed frequently.  What makes a person Toxic, what makes a society toxic, what is toxicity?  Basically toxicity is the negative nature of humanity, however, it is not a blatant negativity, in for example murder, crime etc., it is rather a more insidious slow acting, more often, psychological phenomena pervading individual lives, families, communities and even whole societies. More often that not, it is seen by the outsider, but not observed so clearly by those in the midst of the effects of the toxin. Human toxicity is an insidious poison that effects, and can even affect individuals.  The worst part about  this toxin, administered by another person in your life, is that others can see it being administered, applied, given to you, yet we ignore their perception.  Yes, so many will have said, and I have

This is why those who weep alone! The tears of loneliness.

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Who weeps alone? It is not uncommon for individuals who loose a loved one, or even not so loved, on occasions to shed the private tears.  However, many people are inclined to keep a "stiff upper lip" put on the brave face and carry on with Life.  Having dealt with death for many years as a healthcare professional seeing and dealing with it first hand, supporting families and fellow colleagues at a difficult and painful time. I also had the difficult challenge myself, emotionally, physically, spiritually and psychologically over the last couple of years of living with and caring for my father-in-law.  He lived with dementia, lung disease and frailty. Unfortunately he died on the 1st of January this year, whilst at home after an acute infection and rapid deterioration. We had the privilege to care for him at home during his last days and again I was privileged to be holding his hand at his bed side when he died. Even though he was my father-in-law and could be a challengi