Contrary to popular belief, walking away is not quitting. It's taking care of yourself. That whole saying about doing what's best for you? That includes walking away from something that's not in your best interest.
Recently a longtime co-worker got married and quit. Do we miss her? Hell yes. Are we jealous? HELL YES! But what she said to me when she was debating how long to stay was "I don't want them to win." (It's a long sordid tale about layoffs, potential layoffs, and toxicity.)
What I told her I want everyone to understand. Staying in a horrible work environment (or relationship of any kind) isn't sticking it to someone. it's not letting them win. It's draining and hard and not worth it in the end. So if you have to walk away, walk away!
Do what's best for you. Sure, there are always extenuating circumstances, but really think about what's important and what's best for you.
Walking away isn't quitting. It's winning.
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