Family Issues Support Group
Family issues is a huge range that go from minor conflict to major misbehaviour and even abuse on the part of individual members of the family occur. Whether you feel you are in a dysfunctional family or you're dealing with a very specific issue, this is the place to talk about it and find others who might be going through the same thing.
Well this thanksgiving i felt alone b/c all of my boyfriend's family was all over and my family was at my grandmothers . it hurt b/c they didn't call or try to see me or the kids i don't know maybe for the best . so i spent my thanksgiving trying not to cry couldn't say i was thankful for my family they was not or are not ever around !,but thank god for my children they help me through my rough times .but my family will call and say that i am being distant an all that crap to make me feel bad after they finish talking about me ! it's hard b/c they are my family trying hard to deal any one else have this promblem ? need to let go but it is hard !!!!
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I gave up on trying to make my family love me. They are just not capable. My siblings are too competitve and my aunt is too judgmental and anything my aunt say, my grandmother co-sign so fugg em all!
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My family loves me-but they don't always understand me. I am very creative, and sometimes they think I'm nuts! I chose to spend Thanksgiving with my in-laws instead of my own family this year. It was a wise decision!
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It is very hard.. I have the same problem except its with my husband's family, they are never around..but try and make us feel guilty because they aren't..or that there is always a problem, a argument.. its always SOMETHING!! they live a mile away and never see the kids or even try.. but they say its because of us, its hard to let go because I think in your heart you really don't want to.. no one really "want's" to let go of family.. especially when you have children, you want to share them!! you will always have a part of you that wants and needs acceptance from you family, instead of working on letting go, maybe try working on changing the way you think about your relationship with them? if you can't change them.. work on you. Its good that you recognize your children for the true blessings they are! I feel the same way.
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I like what Walkinfaith said, it is so very true - I let go of my family but of course I did not want to - I would rather be accepted. In the end, I had to learn to accept myself. I too spent Thanksgiving with In-Laws, but would have been just as happy with my husband. I am spending Christmas with two good friends.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
