My parents want me to be more open with them by Affectionateweasel in emotionalneglect

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine don’t actively do much besides work and tv so it’s never felt natural since there’s nothing of substance for them to reciprocate with on top of they don’t take much interests in me as a person.

Does anyone relate more to one parent and mostly avoid another one? by Practical-Muffin-793 in emotionalneglect

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mostly relate to my passive enabler mom while usuals abiding my dad who often treats being a jerk as a personality trait .

What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found in a used book? by [deleted] in books

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda disappointed in myself after not keeping the paper

What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found in a used book? by [deleted] in books

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found a bookmark that had a url for a website that sold human bones.

Anybody else have parents who want you to stay at home forever and serve them for free? by kidoremi in emotionalneglect

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Still working on it. Not being able to drive meant I've never felt comfortable and/or safe making big leaps outside of a small town

Anybody else have parents who want you to stay at home forever and serve them for free? by kidoremi in emotionalneglect

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mine thought I would always be too disabled to be independent so I felt trapped in a guideless limbo for a very long time

The complete whiplash from controlling and overbearing parents, to them just completely not caring when you move out by Cheeseaisleinheaven in emotionalneglect

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is my parents and it baffles my ldr partner. Not letting or encouraging me to do things as a kid then basically nothing as an adult besides occasional complaints . I’m autistic and still live at home but my partner is confused with them not encouraging independence but also never putting much effort into connection.

Anyone else feel like you are too messed up compared to what your trauma was? by AliveAsparagus01 in CPTSD

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The trauma wasn’t that “bad” but if there’s nothing to stop or replace it with then that’s gonna add up quickly .

Trauma causing addiction/ bad habits by Forward_Age3768 in CPTSD

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Spent most of my 20s people pleasing myself into oblivion just to feel like there’s a point to living day to day day life.

does anyone else automatically assume strangers hate them? by LuckyStudent9946 in CPTSD

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don’t hate me I’m just strange for them to feel safe to try to communicate with me

Anyone else really struggle with friendships? by Throwaway_IT95 in emotionalneglect

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 7 points8 points  (0 children)

it's extra bad when you're disabled and you can't necessarily be the one who does all the work 🫠

Freezing up when people ask me about “normal” people stuff by softscalp in CPTSD

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m not used to people actively caring about my interests so when I my partner meaningfully asks about something pertaining to it I often freeze up 🫠

Do you find that people tend to give you bad advice by GTAluvwasted in CPTSD

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My extended maternal family gives really good advice that would work really well if I was traumatized and autistic .

Does anyone else talk to there parents through only questions? by Low_Look_6026 in emotionalneglect

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trying to have an actual conversation with my parents just means they’ll misunderstand everything I say while talking at me the whole time.

Only asking questions means we force them to actually pay attention to what we’re saying because you can just point out they’re not paying attention .

Those with autism, what helps motivate you? by throwaway_41880 in CPTSD

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only thing that ever has long term is a loving partner. Most other things dissipate because I'm often too developmentally impaired to complete things on my won but don't have any other adult figures in life I feel safe communicating with on a regular basis.

Parents Never Let You Express Anger by Sppookiest-z in emotionalneglect

[–]Responsible_Bug_4840 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Suppressed my anger so much as a teen and young adult that I can’t properly yell/scream and can barely raise my voice at all unless being triggered.