Yes, Yana, some relationships can have a long-lasting impact on our self-image, self-worth, and self-esteem. But thank Goodness for growth and insight. My mom says, "you'll know when you've come back to yourself when you can swallow that lump in your throat and it doesn't hurt so much." Healing takes time because the wounds can be so deep, but we get there--with grace and self-love, we get there.