Grieving parents who are still alive
Does anybody else know what it's like to have to give up your relationship with your parents and does anyone have advice?
My parents were abusive my entire life and I'm finally admitting that. I'm angry a lot of the time but I'm also just deeply sad.
More than anything I want my mom and dad. I want to hang out with them, I want to share my life with them. I want them to want to get to know me.
So it feels hard to stop trying to connect with them and stop allowing them access.
But at the same time I know that even if I never stopped trying, I would never have that with them. And they aren't good or healthy for me to be around. I'm just devastated most nights.
I think I just don't even know how to have it straight in my mind. It's so complicated. I'm not looking for quick fixes, but does anybody know what the *** I can do with this?
@placidBunny3861
I'm doing the same thing you are.. yes it is challenging.. I have distanced myself for 5 months i'm trying to do it for a year.
Since they are toxic your likely do the right thing.. We support you here. When your being mistreated their must be repercussions. 🌲
