Dear Amy : I no longer communicate with my remaining immediate family members. Honestly, it’s a relief.
My family is significantly dysfunctional. One of my therapists said that my family was the worst she knew from any of her patients. Some things that happened in our home would have qualified for child services intervention – if anyone had known.Neither my sister nor I qualify as monsters, but we were never close.She probably finds me to be a judgmental, imperious jerk.
Amy, I feel free. With each passing month, I feel lighter. I’m convinced that never being in contact with them again is the best thing for me. You don’t need to explain or describe your situation. When people ask you about your family members, you can say, “I haven’t seen them in a while. Honestly I don’t know how they are.”
But before expressing your disgust or disappointment, you could ask for what you want: “I’m still struggling through my cancer treatment and could really use some support right now. Are you available to take me to my chemo treatment next week?”Other people going through this could commiserate and provide emotional support and advice.Article content“Mother of the Groom” says she wants to be a good mother-in-law, while criticizing every choice her son’s fiancée was making with their wedding.
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