Like any other cult, leftism thrives on dividing and conquering the familiy unit because our families know us better than nearly anyone else and can tell early on when we’re being manipulated.
That said, some families are toxic beyond belief and it can drive the sane members half crazy trying to figure out what is going on. In those cases, understanding and finally cutting off the toxic people is necessary There’s little celebration because the sane people know that might be a permanent cutting off.
Giddily chortling at the pain of cutting off decent people? That’s toxic.
Regret mixed with relief? That’s sanity.
imo