Physical & Emotional Abuse Support Group
Abuse is a general term for the treatment of someone that causes some kind of harm (to the abused person, to the abusers themselves, or to someone else) that is unlawful or wrongful. No one deserves abuse, period. Abuse can be emotional, physical, or sexual.
Hi everyone
I am a survivor of emotional abuse from my mother and sister. They bully me, demean me, devalue me, and sometimes try to control me. They treat me with disrespect, hatred, coldness, and as if I am not worth much at all.
I am now living on my own, and when I visit with them, the abuse continues. I refuse to be a victim of their mistreatment. So what if they are family? I feel that if at anytime someone treats you badly, you are completely free to leave. Abuse is not normal. No-one deserves to be treatly horribly, no matter who they are.
So...I am leaving. I am not going to initiate any contact or visits. I am moving on with my life to become a happier, healthier person. Every person on Earth deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
Glad to be here.
I am a survivor of emotional abuse from my mother and sister. They bully me, demean me, devalue me, and sometimes try to control me. They treat me with disrespect, hatred, coldness, and as if I am not worth much at all.
I am now living on my own, and when I visit with them, the abuse continues. I refuse to be a victim of their mistreatment. So what if they are family? I feel that if at anytime someone treats you badly, you are completely free to leave. Abuse is not normal. No-one deserves to be treatly horribly, no matter who they are.
So...I am leaving. I am not going to initiate any contact or visits. I am moving on with my life to become a happier, healthier person. Every person on Earth deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
Glad to be here.
I know how hard it is when it comes from family members who are supposed to support you and nurture you more than anyone else out there.
Because they are family members and you cannot cut biological ties at least, I suggest you inform them very clearly that you deserve to be honored and treated kindly and with empathy, and that they can go to therapy and learn how to communicate in a healthy way with you, if they want you in their lives.
I am so sorry about your experiences, and I am glad you have a sanctuary where you can be away from abuse. Welcome to the forum.
I feel happier being alone, than having relationships in my life that are toxic.