Dealing with Triggers: How to Cope When Living at Home

I don’t have a ton of really helpful advice but I’m in a pretty similar boat, living with family who are toxic and triggering and no end in sight. Working as hard and fast toward being on our own as possible but can’t keep up with the ever rising cost of living. It’s difficult. I can offer that my therapist gave me this question… what is the purpose of the home you’re living in? IS there a purpose besides sleeping? Is there a way you can find to just keep out of the house and on your own as much as possible? Just go home to sleep? For me personally this is difficult as a one car family with no extra money so it’s hard to get a bus pass or anything else to travel around the town. Anyway, you aren’t alone and I hope you are able to find a solution. It’s a difficult situation.

This was really helpful to know I’m not alone in this experience. Thank you 🙏🏼

I understand this. I love my family, too, but I can only be around certain family members for short periods of time before I really need to be alone/in my own space. Maybe there’s a way to gently tell your mom you need a little more space? That can be hard to do. I always feel like a bit of a failure around my brother & his wife - they have great jobs, a family, a house… and they don’t understand my anxiety or depression. You’re not alone. Hang in there. ❤️