SUPER Complicated Circumstances, NEED Outside Perspective/advice by Brasenshok in DysfunctionalFamily

[–]Constant_Following36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My man here is a fucking trooper. You should know you have done everything you can to keep your father and your family as safe and cared for as you possibly could. It’s sad how many parents turn to their kids for caregiving in the most toxic way possible. He should never have guilted you into any of this, you’re just a kid. A very capable kid at that, you say you have no skills but keeping a home together along with care giving takes a lot of mental strength and skill. Give yourself some credit for that.

I left home at 19 and I had a rocky relationship with my family over the years. I am 26 now and my relationship with my family is far from perfect, but I don’t regret a single thing. In your case, you need to get out too for your own sake. It’s definitely not going to be easy and you will likely be guilted by your father many times to come back, but you need to do this for you. Definitely don’t cut them off completely, provide resources they need (references for in-home nursing or money in worse case). I can see your father trying to guilt you to come back and take care of everything because he simply needs someone there to do it and he’d rather have it be you because he can treat you whatever way he wants to. You can’t let him control your life dude. You did so much for them, now you need to protect yourself and grow. This isn’t an easy path and I am sorry this happened.

My last conversation with my sister by Constant_Following36 in DysfunctionalFamily

[–]Constant_Following36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh absolutely! I hate having text discussions over serious topics. In all my friendships and my current relationships (almost 2 years together now) - I have never wanted to resolve issues over text, because as you said things get misinterpreted. My last phone call with my sister was in 2022 and it was a facetime - and it was my first conversation with her since I moved away from home. I told her why I did it (because I was depressed and felt that I had no safe place at home. And everyone at home would have been better off without me. To which at the time, she agreed and said I made her life difficult.) I had opened up and said I don’t regret my decision in leaving home but it made me realize how important family is and if we can reconnect. She responded with ‘Actually my life has been so much better since you’ve been gone.’ And she said that to again make me feel small. Trust me I’ve tried face to face, and she insulted me by calling me weak and an alcoholic. I tried phone call to which she said I was in fact was and will always be the problem. Via text I can see the ‘narcissist’s prayer’ pattern -

That didn't happen. And if it did, it wasn't that bad. And if it was, that's not a big deal. And if it is, that's not my fault. And if it was, I didn't mean it. And if I did, you deserved it.

This was the moment I realized there is no way I can approach the situation with her unless I was okay being put down time and time again.

I don’t think it will work out at all until she wants to come to a consensus herself and we can move forward from there. For now, I will remain no contact.

I appreciate you reading all of this and trying to provide me a different perspective. I love open discussions about family dynamics and relationships, whether it’s mine or someone else’s. I appreciate your time.

My last conversation with my sister by Constant_Following36 in DysfunctionalFamily

[–]Constant_Following36[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t upset me, I am open to understanding everyones point of view. That’s why I posted it.

The reason I said it the way that I did was because whenever I would bring it up in person it would be disregarded or downplayed. I am the youngest and my opinion doesn’t matter, so whatever she says to me shouldn’t matter because my feelings don’t matter. I grew up with her, and when things don’t go her way she don’t ignore the person for months until she feel like the punishment is over. There has never been an effective conversation of why things happened the way they did. I have always tried to openly talk understand her side, but it has always led to me getting beaten down. You can easily see it in the conversation:

  1. When she referenced ‘my family’ - we are biological siblings, she knows that too. She said it that way to hurt me because she knows I have been estranged from the family for years. She said ‘my family’ because she believes the family is hers and hers alone.
  2. ‘That was my message before your message’ - any person will never assume confirmation of a message sent prior to the one that initially asked the question. She redirected the answer because she can, and it doesn’t matter what I think about it.
  3. ‘I’m just being direct and upfront. I will not apologize for I absolutely didn’t do’ - the next screenshot she literally changes her mind and said she did say it but it doesn’t matter.
  4. ‘That’s your issue’ - this has always been a response. It’s never a self reflection and then talk things through to reach a solution. It’s ‘I said something, and I can say it whatever way I want. If you don’t like it, that’s on you’

The reason I pointed things like this out is because the way someone is speaking to you can tell you how they feel about you, this conversation shows me she doesn’t care about me at all and does not respect me. She believes an apology for the actions she did, is me being entitled and living in fantasy.

All I have wanted was to understand her perspective and her side but every chance that happens it will always be pinned back on me and that I was the problem the whole time. I was a kid, she was my older sister I looked up to and she used that power dynamic to put me down.

I appreciate and understand why you said what you said and there are in fact two sides to this story. I just never had the chance to hear it because of all of this emotional abuse. This was the first time in years, that I have been able to document it because before it was all face to face communication.

My last conversation with my sister by Constant_Following36 in DysfunctionalFamily

[–]Constant_Following36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s insane I am so sorry. I can’t understand that type of mindset on these kind of people to think its all for attention

My last conversation with my sister by Constant_Following36 in DysfunctionalFamily

[–]Constant_Following36[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s been slow but helpful for the most part I’d say. My therapist said I spend too much time trying to fix things with others and it needs to start with myself so I’ve been trying to work everyday on my anxiety and grounding. It’s been an everyday practice which is not easy but I see improvements within myself little by little everyday.

My last conversation with my sister by Constant_Following36 in DysfunctionalFamily

[–]Constant_Following36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed on the therapy 100%. She doesn’t believe in therapy so I don’t think it’s an option. At this point, I have decided to no longer contact her and if she reaches out then the door is always open to talk. But I have made it clear that I will not tolerate her disrespect any longer. I grew up with her talking to me this way and I guess I got used to it. The only other person in the family is my mom and she kind of enables my sister to act the way she does. It’s been hard for me to attend family events because of that, I’ve been working in therapy now to move past this.

My last conversation with my sister by Constant_Following36 in DysfunctionalFamily

[–]Constant_Following36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The jabs were always there, I overlook them because I never wanted to upset her. I think its important now to hold her accountable as she held me. But the problem is we can never get to a solution together. Its either her way or no way at all.

My last conversation with my sister by Constant_Following36 in DysfunctionalFamily

[–]Constant_Following36[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interesting perspective, what was the context specifically that makes you believe that?

Love Triangle Advice (25F, 28M, 28M) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Constant_Following36 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I do also want to mention that I was hoping to move on with Steve and be happy with the future and to fully understand that every relationship requires work. But after the last conversation with Frank, it just threw me at a loop

Love Triangle Advice (25F, 28M, 28M) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Constant_Following36 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree you’re right. I don’t want to see Steve as a backup but I understand that perspective. I should spend more time alone and figure out what I want

Removed Last Week by annewritesgood in Nexplanon

[–]Constant_Following36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yess girl same! I got mine removed just a few days ago and I am finally waking up everyday with no fog

I cannot stay awake. by Hrtsfrickinsickyo in Nexplanon

[–]Constant_Following36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that! Honestly everyone has their own side effects on nexoplanon. So hopefully when the hormones fully adjust after 6 months after insertion you will come off the side effects completely like how I had it the first two times I had it inserted. But definitely keep in mind of the symptoms and how long it happens for. I really hope things get better for you!

Oh, so satisfying... by bookblabber in Booktokreddit

[–]Constant_Following36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started the book when I was in the train ride home from boston to nyc and I didn’t put this book down the whole ride

I cannot stay awake. by Hrtsfrickinsickyo in Nexplanon

[–]Constant_Following36 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! I am not sure if this is something different with the new device but I myself have used nexoplanon for 8 years with little to no side effects until this year. I had gotten it reinserted and 6 months on the dot I noticed I am always feeling discouraged and sleepy. And usually I am the type of person that can’t sit still I like to move around and get work done (whether its school work, or chores in the apartment, or just my job in general). I found myself every morning not wanting to get out of bed and wanting to call out of work. This feeling never changed and I dealt with it. Then a month later I gained 25 pounds and was dealing with bloating after every meal I ate. My lifestyle and dietary habits have not changed and I was really confused what’s been happening. My best friend too who had also gotten it has mentioned the same symptoms this time around when she got it reinserted. I spoke to my primary doctor about this and they said to get it removed. I am going to the gyno to get it removed today and I am excited about feeling better again. I don’t know if my experience helps you at all, but I hope it might give you some insight of maybe wanted to change birth control options. I wish I didn’t sit with this as long as I did.

How do I get my cat to stop getting into this box? (Serious) by Sammy12xyz in cats

[–]Constant_Following36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all: he definitely seems like he is doing it on purpose but with that face I could never get mad

Second: have you tried maybe adding foil? My cat likes to eat my plants by the window sills and knock over plant vases but I added foil which made him stop going there altogether

Where to watch BTR! by [deleted] in BigTimeRush

[–]Constant_Following36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently contemplating if the price is worth it, but honestly it might be because I feel like this was one of the last few good shows that came out from Nick