How To Let Go Of What No Longer Serves You | The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Mel, six months ago my brother died from suicide, two months later my wife took her own life leaving me to solo dad our beautiful three year old boy. I’ve always been a positive person who strives for growth but obviously this dessimated me. In addition (airing dirty laundry warning) her family discarded us adding indescribably to the trauma and stress. I am now rebuilding myself and working to let go of a whole family for myself and my son and your videos are the ones I really value. I just wanted to give you immense gratitude for creating them and helping me find myself and my power again through this apocalypse. My son thanks you too! One Day At A Time! Full Disclosure: This post was written from a self care salt bath. 😋❤️🙏

At 82yrs of age and 34yrs of unhappiness during 35yrs of marriage, I grabbed that 'last straw', told my wife that I'm leaving and not ever coming back. I'm now an 84yr old who's finally able to be my 'silly' self without being told to 'act your age'! I am 'me' every day! Finally happy every day as my days dwindle and happy to die with a smile on my face.

Your awesome 😎I quit my job moved back to la, left my husband of 20years.. it was scary as heck, but I’m so happy I did it 3 years later I’m doing a podcast and I’m my own boss.. I did it Mel. 🎉

My energy and intuition has been telling me for YEARS to get out of a bad marriage. I’m no quitter, however I deserve to be happy. I’ve lied to myself about my spouse changing. I don’t recognize myself anymore. Great message

I don’t think I’ve ever felt this lonely and scared in my life. Mel has become my friend that’s helping me get through this. It’s like she cares. And that’s what I need the most right now. Thank you Mel.

62 years old; Was a caregiver for my folks for the past 10 3/4 years. Mom passed away and my father decided he didn't like having people tell him what to do any more and told me either I did what he wanted, or 'it's been nice knowing you'. He's 86. I'm the only child. Now, I could have stayed and been a doormat, or, go spend 2/3rds of my life savings in 2 months and take care of myself. I handed him off to the VA who hired some caregivers and I'm free to be me. Could have been smarter and taken care of myself first, but honestly, Mom deserved having someone there who loved her and wasn't a narcissist. I stuck it out for 6 months beyond my duty to her. It's not easy, the easy path is to cave in, but it's never the best path. Be true to yourself and your values. Never let someone use a lever like 'security' or 'comfort' to manipulate you into something that isn't good for your own wellbeing. Family will push your buttons because they know what they are. Don't give them that power.

I am to starting my divorce after being lied to, lonely, emotionally separated and exhausted. Even though I have a little girl and a serious disease, I know that letting go will help my body heal. Power up💪

“Sometimes the purpose that some people play in your life is simply to teach you to let go” yeah I absolutely 1000% NEEDED to hear this. Thank you Mel thank you thank you thank you!!!

I remember the day after my dog died (had to put him down) and the girl at a Subway restaurant waiting on me had this amazing smile and was so kind. I needed it and told her so and she saved my day. Totally needed her sweet friendly energy that day. She came around the counter and gave me a much-needed hug.

PERFECT TIMING. ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. Let go an 18 yr toxic marriage about 15 mos ago. Letting go of a one-sided work environment/boss of 2.5 years this week. All scary at 65. But this tree has had to kick those leaves off.

Loved this! At age 75, I'm moving from a small town with no relatives to a town & state that has lots of cousins, aunts, etc.. I have no kids, and realize now that family is important. I'm letting go of most of my "stuff" only taking my favorite things that can fit in my SUV. I'm happy to be so healthy & able to make the move, leaving any bad habits & regrets behind.

Anything that costs you your peace, is too expencive. Love you, Mel❤️

I absolutely loved this episode! I'm 76 yrs old. I loved the part about doing things with your values in mind and feeling I am a good person .. Thank you! I've been a nurturing person since I was a little girl. I was the third in a family of ten children and the first girl. I helped my mother until I got married and left home. I did care for my parents in my home until they passed away. My husband passed away seven years ago. I am thankful for my good health. A few years ago, my household was full of sons who each one had their wives take off for greener pastures. For awhile, I was happy to have them here. Then I began to resent that they took advantage of me . I had grandsons here all summer but after three years even they seemed a burden. I was paying for everything on my fixed income. Now I have only one son here who struggles with mental illness. He's working full time now. Now I look around at my house that has been turned into storage unit with things everyone has left behind. There are lots of leaves on this old tree. I'm even going to get rid of all my husband's things that I will never use. I have a new refreshing outlook on my life. When people say, " do what you love" I have to really go deep inside my heart to even know what that looks like. I think if I clean out the physical clutter in my life, I will be able to figure out what that might be. THX

Mel I found you right in time Today was my wedding anniversary. We would have been married 13 year and together 16. I made the right decision about the divorce and God lead me to you today to get me through this very painful day Thank you for making this video for the us who are brave enough to walk away and learn to stand again

This is what I needed to hear. I go home tired, annoyed, angry and completely ignoring my child due to a job that has sucked the life out of me. So I needed to hear this so bad.

4 months ago I broke free from 22 years of living narcissistic abuse. From today I am letting go of this feeling of not being enough. Thank you Mel for this inspiring video.

This video came at the perfect I woke this morning very upset. I hadn’t thought about certain people that really hurt me. It took me years to get over certain people and I finally thought I healed but woke this morning with those thoughts of those people that hurt my heart. Two years ago I had a heart attack from a broken heart. I thought I healed. I was good for a full year. But those feelings came creeping back. I do not want to hold on to these feelings. It’s so hard to let go.

After hearing this it makes so much sense my fiance kicked me out her house,i was sucking the life out of her with my depression and anxiety..im on meds now feeling a bit better,working,stopped drinking alcohol, smokin weed, working out a little bit,thanks Mel for pointing out i was the damn problem....time to work on me for once in my 48 years

I was outside exhausted raking leaves and God told me I give the trees leaves in the heat to keep the sun off of you to keep you cool and in the fall the leaves fall so that the sun shines through to melt the snow and give you sunshine this is so amazing 🙏🏾♥️ thank you Dear God🤗🙏🏾