Unfortunately that's all you can do sometimes. Doesn't matter how many second chances, talks or whatever, they won't change...at least not any time soon.

Of course. Just because you’re related doesn’t mean you have to put up with their bs

I have and no regrets.

If they’re toxic, why wouldn't it be okay?

Are you kidding me? I alienate the ones I actually like as well

Of course. I did, until she improved herself.

It might even be a necessity.

Of course it is!

Of course. But you must communicate the reason for excommunication them.

Can't really relate, my folks, brothers and one or two uncles & their families I'll run through a wall for. But I have some distant relatives that are racist assholes I don't know nor ever care about. Their toxicity my great parents kept me separated from before I had to even make that decision. I think you know the answer, it is just hard to make.

Sometimes it is absolutely necessary.

Yes, that is acceptable. However, I would tend to just remove oneself from their influence and presence, as opposed to doing so in a confrontation with them. Sometimes it's best to just walk away.

yes

yes. i'm not immune to toxins; must isolate re: alienate.

Yes

Yes.

The problem is family relationships do not just consist of you and them, it is interwoven with everyone else and cutting ties with them would also meN cutting ties with other family members. Is it worth that?

Just because they're "Family" Doesn't make them Family

It's not healthy to keep toxic people in your life.

Yes and why not