My family is unhealthy for me, how do I break ties?

It's difficult to break ties with people whom we're emotionally connected to. But if you truly feel as if it's not healthy for you to be around your family, then you should definitely consider breaking yourself off. As for the specific way to minimize their negative influence on you, that is entirely up to you and your specific situation. You have to realize for yourself what's the best way to do this, if carefully consider it is indeed the correct thing to do.

If your old enough to go to college you can always go away for college. Also after you graduate you can get a job that's not in the same area as your family and do more of a gradual breaking apart

If you're a minor, you probably should wait till you become a legal adult. If you're an adult, I'd say stop contacting them and asking for help. Start slowly and drift away from them.

You need to think about it first, and discuss with your family what you feel is unhealthy for you. Breaking ties is never easy, and rarely the answer.

To break ties with your family, you must completely understand why you must stop contact with them. It may be difficult but it can be done. After you figure this out, tell the person/persons why you must stop contact. They might not understand at first, but in time they will forgive you.

Back when I was trying to break ties with my family I just slowly stopped showing my face. I just started to live my life apart from them more and more.

Put yourself first. This saying applies to many types of people. For example, ex-colleagues, ex-friends, ex-partners etc. "Ex's are ex's for a reason". Think about what you need, what's good for you. Don't feel guilty because you put yourself first. It's your life, no one else's.

First off, I wouldn't recommend breaking ties completely if it isn't absolutely necessary for your safety. This doesn't mean you can't distance yourself from your family, just that there remains some open line of communication that may later give opportunity for forgiveness and maybe even reconciliation. I believe that it is important in this situation to find a new network of people to support you, a bit like a "second family". This may be a circle of friends or room mates that you feel close to. I also think that, so as to distance yourself, it may be good to move away from your family, to put a distance between you that can not be breached by a 2-hour car drive. This may also be a good "excuse" to leave your family, since you could look for a job in a region of your choice and have this be your reason for moving.

Talking about your feelings is the first step to find a solution for all your problems. If your family is unhealthy for you talk to them about how you feel and try change and guide them. If this is not working up then find their weakest point against them to change them. Breaking ties with family is easy. Try something difficult like surviving with your family

You can try to find other relatives that may be able to help you, otherwise maybe a school councelor or a friend who can take you in.