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My parents were emotionally and mentally abusive my whole life. I have PTSD from multiple traumas, but most relate to my childhood. My father passed 5 years ago and the first thing I felt was relief. I didn't realize how stressful it was just knowing he'd show up any time and raise holy hell. I now have my mother to deal with. We've never had much of a relationship. We're complete opposites. She says the most horrid things to me. I'm convinced she has a mental illness. I've been told a few times that she may have dementia. She won't get evaluated. I can't make her understand that she's toxic to me. She doesn't acknowledge any fault on her part. She is a main trigger that sends me into a tailwind at times. I've recently blocked her. My problem is that she has a great relationship with my sons. They're caught in the middle, often having to choae between us. I don't know how to navigate this. Any advice would be much appreciated.

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    • HowPow

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      @Candis I sent you a message. Talk to me in chat so it's not public, please.

    • Candis

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      I find even a lil ease knowing we understand.eachotjer bc that's part of the struggle u know

      • HowPow

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        @Candis I sent you a message. Talk to me in chat so it's not public, please.

    • Candis

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      Prefere*

    • Candis

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      Like phone.....whatever ur comfortable with it's just so much to text I'm a f2f girl but it's hard letting people see me like this but this is fine whatever u ptegere honestly

    • Candis

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      I just reread your summary again....I can with out a doubt a million percent relate and empathetize.....idk the rules here but r we allowed to like verbally speak or just text correspondence? I think we can be of great help to one another lmk your thoughts

      • HowPow

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        @Candis how would we talk?

    • Candis

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      Sorry that was more about me than helping u I'm so sorry

    • Candis

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      Can you talk??????????

      • HowPow

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        @Candis I can

        • Candis

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          @HowPow thank u so much! It means more than u know.im not sure where to start and that's a challenge bc say the wrong thing wrong time or the wrong way......I am now paralyzed by the smallest task.i used to be one I looked up to.mantained a level of control and was someone I was happy to be. I knew I suffered from what cinduly " mom's" done done but I refused to be defeated. I showed signed early and only have life long friends who know where I come from. The things things I now only can relive every sec are literally killing me the things she did does lies abuse narcissistic manipulation how can u treat someone u r biologically programmed to live in such ways it destroys them inside out.iv never imagined anyone can be like this the pain and emptiness I feel inside is out of control. What she did toy daddy who passed how she stole memories I can't get back the lies just everything n that's the thing idk what to say.i do know I'm nothing I was it's like I am dieing and that's the truth n nothing can be done iv tried everything letters therapy counseling support groups talks I'm AFARID to breath and that's the truth.idk what to do. I live a life treated by these lies and reality that doesn't exist she has robbed cheated stole abused everyone she's come in contact with is the most selfish monster and I say that as good qualities.i used to pray for her to die so she wouldn't be in pain .so I wouldn't we wouldn't now I pray she lives forever I have no family and those I do are the exact same I was a shining example of a good person and after so long hearing how u r nothing and the cause for her place unlovable ...I'm now that I have not kissed a boy in 5 yrs o can't make a small decision I pave and shake about what silverware to pick up first I'm slapping myaf I'm asking if I'm ok to myself I can't talk to anyone there's too much to deal with when I could do it all I'm so very scared quick to anger so anxious I pass out cut hf my hair off and the other sides like one of those ASPCA dogs on tv I throw up everyday I won't lok in a mirror I'm jaded and filled with so much anger and pain I can't move . I loved e etypne and went out ofy way to make them feel good but I'm so loanily and I literally fill nothing but pain to fake a smile causes me physical pain now. I have been completely independent but suffered an injury at wk in 17 n had spine surgery where After yrs of her only spreading lies and not speaking to me told everyone it was nothing I have to constantly try n prove my worth and I know I shouldn't have to do that but .....my daddy suffered if not words by her and now he's gone I watched him suffer n beg as his proxy and I cannot get those images out of my mind I either cry state or don't move for weeks .in every sense of the word.i have an 11 yr old daughter who I definitely over compensated for from how I grew up but am sad for her to that I'm so messed up now I never thought life would turn out like this for me.i literally burned 150k in a grill bc it ate my insides after my settlement I gave the rest away now I'm bk to dollar store tampons I know this is a lot and I jump all over the place I just dk what else to say or how I'm sorry and appreciate u listening

    • diamondmama

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      I think you are right blocking her. You should have nothing to do with her if she is part of why you have PTSD. You need to protect yourself. Unfortunately, your brothers are going to have to decide how they are going to handle it. Have you talked to them and explained the situation? I've found men/boys are more forgiving even if it is not right. Anyway, let them figure out what they want to do. You may have to prepare yourself for not having a relationship with them until or if they change their mind. It's tough to be alone without family. However, do your best by working on getting close friends and creating your own "family". My "father" is still alive and I still have to have a type of relationship with him. Sometimes I wish he was not alive anymore so I could have that relief. However, I still have to work through my PTSD seeing him. Hang in there and remember, you are strong, and you are the most important person right now. You can do this!

      • diamondmama

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        @diamondmama Sorry, I read your story wrong. I thought they were brothers. They are your children. How old are your children? If they are young, you can explain that you and grandma don't get along and if they want to see her you won't be there, just drop them off. If they are older, explain what really happened and let them decide. I would still tell them you are not going to be around grandma so they are prepared. That would be my advice. Good luck and positive vibes your way.

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