Hi Jeeves,
Thank you for your post. I’m sorry to hear about your situation. What you described sounds really exhausting- abusive men like to twist situations, to play the victim and its frustrating if members of your family are being drawn into that.
You are right in saying that they shouldn’t be engaging with them- you don’t need to explain or justify yourself to anyone- and you have a right to set boundaries with certain members of your family. You know your situation best, you know what you have been through and endured.
Best Wishes
Lisa