epiphany

[emma]

hi, thanks for clicking

i am joining after having an epiphany in my 20s that i have been my mothers emotional punching bag all my life long. i don't know anybody who i can talk to about this. i do not have any friends, nor can i afford a therapist, so here i am!

i'm not sure yet what i want to disclose on here, so i will stop now. i hope reading and participating here will be a validating and enlightening experience. i have been feeling extremely lost and stupid after realising how totally not normal my mothers behaviour has been.

[xredshoesx]

welcome to the forum;

we completely understand the feeling of being safe enough to share; especially after being raised by a parent who weaponizes what you share with her against you.    When you are ready to share more, we're listening- until then here are some resources that may help you more as you settle in.

Glossary  this may help you get some information; the articles on fleas and boundaries are helpful to me with all relationships.

Dealing with PD Parents
this is the area of the forum where people are posting about similar situations with their own parent(s)

hope to hear more from you soon-

[bloomie]

Hi there. Adding another warm welcome. Take your time and settle in. When you are ready we are listening. 

Most importantly, you are not alone and have found a community of fellow travelers!