Help me out: Your family of origin causes a lot of suffering in your life. You work decades to make changes but they do not. What do you do?

Nov 26, 2016 · 6:06 PM UTC

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Replying to @mholzschlag
You build the family you need & welcome the bio ones when they change. You deserve to thrive, not survive.
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Funny you use that terminology as that's right out of MY playbook darlin' "I'm a thriver not a survivor" (hip hop beat) :D
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Replying to @mholzschlag
The best revenge or testament is a life well-lived & full of love (given & received) :-)
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Agreed! Especially due to the fact if we are engaged fully in life pursuits we aren't paying attention to the ankle biters.
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Replying to @iainiscreative @iainspad
You are relentless! I love it :)
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That's really tough. A lot of folks have said this too. I think if people can still find a way to communicate, there's hope. Maybe.
How did you find peace in putting distance between yourself and distressing situations so damaging but core to identity? Difficult!
hahaha! Oh the monologues in my family! EPIC. Yes, you are very right.
Replying to @mholzschlag
I distance myself from said members in hopes that something changes w/them & focus on myself & my health. (I have done this)
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Any tips? How do you protect yourself from emotional upheaval? I'm not good with compartmentalization. Distraction helps me more.
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