Contacted distant relatives

[StrongLife]

I contacted relatives. Got a response of no help after garbage questions. This is family ?? No wonder I had no one to turn to – they were going around in circles. Really difficult to hear.

[minimeerkat]

hello stronglife, it was so sad to read how certain family members responded to you contacting them. it can be heartbreaking really, because we feel that these are people who should naturally be there for us with their love, understanding & support – and especially at times in our lives when we really need them. no wonder you feel so let down.
ive stumbled across a trauma informed counseller who also specializes in a certain type of abuse, and she admitted to experiencing it herself within her own family – along with friends, colleagues, bosses etc. sadly i am realizing the very same thing, particularly in people i would least expect it.
hopefully you are beginning to find your own new ‘family’ amongst those around you, feeling certain people in your life can be trusted to be there for you & who are supporting you every step of the way.
kindness from others means so very much to us doesnt it, when we have experienced what we have x

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