Why is it different when a family member is toxic?
Why is it any different when they are my father?
If I chose to cut anabusive boyfriendout of my world, then I would be applauded for my strength.
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They give a shot to make me feel like I am a bad person.
They cant seem to wrap their head around the fact that not everybody comes from a happy family.
Some uncles are abusive.
Some families are better off separated.
However, everyone makes the assumption that I am overreacting, that I am upset about something unreasonable.
They dont understand that I would never cut out a family member over something stupid.
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Over a difference in opinion.
Over a single argument.
They must be unredeemable in my eyes.
I must be better off without them.
All I want is for my choice to be respected.
I dont want to be judged for doing what is best for my mental health.
I dont want to be pushed to reunite with someone who I know is unhealthy for me.
I will never understand the code of loyalty that families are supposed to have for each other.
I will never understand the people who say that families are supposed to stick together, no matter what.
No, I would never cut someone out of my life because of a small disagreement over Thanksgiving dinner.
Im sorry, but beingrelated by blooddoes not give anyone a free pass to treat me like shit.
