Does anyone else not speak a family member anymore.
By fawcey
@fawcey (926)
Australia
April 15, 2007 11:55pm CST
I have recently had a fall out with my family and have chosen to no longer have any contact with them. I feel better since it has all come to a head, and am enjoying life so much more. Is there anyone else who has had a family bust up and what have your feelings been? Do you feel like it was the right thing or at least the best thing for you?
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@Dumpertaker (1187)
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30 Apr 07
I understand what it is like to have problems with family members, it seems like it happens to a majority of families.
My father has been horrible to me, my siblings and my mother. He physically and mentally abused all of us and I'm not sure about the rest of them, but he also sexually abused me. I've not spoken to my father for about 10 years, and have to intention of having anything to do with him again. I know it's a sad state of affairs, but all he will do is drag me down.
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@fawcey (926)
• Australia
1 May 07
It is hard when the people who are meant to protect us and love us break that trust and abuse us. I think it is good you no longer speak to your father, he lost all rights as a parent or even a person when he abused you in so many ways. I do not understand the mentality of some people that think parents are 'gods' and can do and say what ever they want and we as children are just suppose to take it on the chin and deal with it. No one no matter who they are has the right to abuse another person in anyway. When it is someone we expect not to do this it makes it even harder. Thanks Dumpertaker for sharing your story about this topic. ++
@vicky166 (57)
• China
16 Apr 07
When i was at home,I always quarreled with my parents,because we always had different ideas about something and i didn't think they were right on some problems,then i said to myself that i wouldn't speak to them anymore,but after a few days,i failed.Especially when i left home,and some happy days we spent together reminded me that how much my parents love me and care for me. Then i miss them and want to speak to them.
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@fawcey (926)
• Australia
17 Apr 07
It is good that you missed them and wanted to speak to them. If there is a problem that can be solved it is always best to try and work through it before taking as drastic steps as I have. I have had 10 years of trying to deal and work through it and this was definitly the last option. I am glad you know that your parents love you and care for you, this is a very special thing and I hope you always treaure it. All the best.
