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Can't Stop Crying

Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe

I live with my 22 yr old son and his grandma.  They are very toxic people.  Grandma triggered me a couple of days ago and went into a powerful depression spell.  One thing I do during these is cry a lot.  I can't help it.


My son kept yelling at me about stuff and got irritated when started to cry.  Later Grandma said it's my fault I ruined my life going around boo hoo hop.  Feel sorry for me.  I asked, "How do I stop?"  She replied.  "Just don't do it."


How do you deal with toxic people.  I can say much to grandma because she'll try to throw me out.


Maybe it's all my fault and just a crappy human.  Maybe it's time to end my life.

daydarling
daydarling
Please don’t end your life Jennifer. This too shall pass. Maybe try to spend time with friends away from your son and his grandma? Just to get out of the house a little bit away from a toxic situation, just until you can leave permanently. You are so loved, even if you can’t see if sometimes. Make sure to not isolate during this depressive episode, and stay strong.
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you. May you have a nice evening.
Big hug.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Jennifer- saddened to hear you’re enduring so much in the household right now. You are worth much more than you may realize. Being among toxic people under one roof sounds very difficult and I hope you can find some time for yourself - go out for a walk, go to a library, go to a park or trail somewhere to get out into nature.

I did a quick google search for “virtual support groups” and there are soooo many places to try. We don’t have chat or video hangouts here for a more in-person types of support but maybe that would help to connect with even more people facing some of the same scenarios you are.

Big hugs your way. Stay strong.
mlr0853
mlr0853
Being stuck inside so much, my thought would be to take a walk when you feel so overwhelmed...just walk out! The other thing this has been going on for years, please do check out the supportive housing for your son, and for you, going to social services to get on a waiting list for reduced rate renting...best to you Jen :)
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
That’s a tough situation. Suicide is not the answer though. Be strong.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Gentle hug Jennifer.... What people don't know about mental illness is far tooooooo much sadly

Deep breaths.... This has happened to me in the past as well where the tears won't stop and I can't make them

I hope today is a little brighter.... xo
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you my friends. Love and hugs for all of you.
MayB
MayB
Jenn,

Sadly many do not understand emotions or how to be empathetic...I think we all have had a wound or two inflicted by others who just don't "get it."

Your work is to recognize that you have an illness...being told not to cry is similar to telling someone with a broken leg to run, it's not possible.

You can't move but you can protect yourself from the toxicity by developing healthy boundaries...the internet is filled with ways to "Google" healthy boundaries and find ways to keep yourself safe around toxic folks...

In the mean time find ways to be kind to yourself...(((hugs))) none of this is easy.
Prycejosh1987
Prycejosh1987
You have to deal with toxic people with emotional boldness. You have to respect yourself and make others get the point.
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