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I have been told for years by all and sundry that I need to get away and have no contact with my father to save myself from his toxicity but due to circumstances was unable to do so. Now, instead, he is moving away from me - literally and figuratively. The freedom I am beginning to feel is slightly overwhelming. That may be difficult for some of you to understand. It feels like I am at last escaping his control and his hold over me. 'Tis a huge relief.