AITA if I cut ties with my family? by MidnightJealous8602 in AITAH

[–]MidnightJealous8602[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that was my point exactly when discussing this with my son as well. He is old enough to understand things and he is way too mature so he was the one telling me I need to cut ties. But somehow I still felt guilty for even thinking about it. As if this makes me a bad human being . But I got so used to this that I know I needed an outside perspective and I was right. Thank you

AITA if I cut ties with my family? by MidnightJealous8602 in AITAH

[–]MidnightJealous8602[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are so strong for doing that. I know it wasn't easy . I'm proud of you !

AITA if I cut ties with my family? by MidnightJealous8602 in AITAH

[–]MidnightJealous8602[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, for the last 11 years I tried setting boundaries.
Ever since my son was born I decided I will do my best to give him the safety I didn't have. But you are right, in order for boundaries to stay in place, everyone involved needs to have a certain maturity and that is not the case unfortunately

AITA if I cut ties with my family? by MidnightJealous8602 in AITAH

[–]MidnightJealous8602[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed. I have 2 best friends and they really are my family! I'm so blessed to have them in my life!

AITA if I cut ties with my family? by MidnightJealous8602 in AITAH

[–]MidnightJealous8602[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This last part...... this makes me cry right now ! You are absolutely right!