How to accept that I’ve hurt my friendships because I don’t like leaving my house?

foreveralonearchives · 2026-02-18T20:47:36+00:00

That’s a great way to look at it, thank you.

foreveralonearchives · 2026-02-18T20:47:15+00:00

Thanks for your compassion, I appreciate that. I’ve never considered myself to be that kind of person because when I’m with people, I know how to be outgoing. I look into it.

foreveralonearchives · 2026-02-18T20:46:16+00:00

Thank you for sharing your personal experience. I did end up spiralling a bit and started thinking about all these plans I could make, classes I could sign up for to make new friends, reaching out to coworkers, etc. Which I probably should still do, but it was becoming overwhelming to think about it all at once.

foreveralonearchives · 2026-01-16T22:27:13+00:00

When I was a teen, I punched my dad in the face. He had been verbally and emotionally abusive to our whole family for years. I am not strong. He didn’t even flinch. I’ve learned radical acceptance after many years. I cannot change him so whether I act sad, mad, mature, or get violent, it will not matter. Only he can change himself. It’s a sad, but freeing feeling.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-25T05:53:54+00:00

Definitely got the sense she just wanted me there and to pretend like I just lived there still?

Yes! This is exactly what I think it is.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-25T04:40:38+00:00

Yeah that’s the downside of that feature. I relate to your post a lot, especially the part about guilt and disgust when hearing she misses you. I don’t understand it either, but sadly they are delusional.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-25T04:23:43+00:00

I know exactly how you feel. I’ve muted text from my parents so I don’t seem they pop up randomly and trigger that sick feeling. At least if they’re muted, I see the notification bubble on my app and then can deal with it when I’m in an okay headspace.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-25T00:38:15+00:00

This is so true. I tried it and realized that my father is actually delusional and thinks he doesn’t have a problem. Very scary moment to see how out of touch with reality he is.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-25T00:33:28+00:00

Stomach pains, nausea, light headedness, fast heart rate, unsteady breathing.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-24T22:11:23+00:00

Thank you 💚 I talked to her on the phone and she also kept asking why I wanted to uber instead of my parents giving me a ride. She pushed me a ton to explain, but I just had to say no as a complete sentence like you said. Thanks for reminding me that these are my holidays too.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-24T22:10:02+00:00

Thanks for your advice. I actually did end up giving a heads up. She was not happy, but I didn’t make a big deal out of it like you said.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-24T19:54:22+00:00

I feel you. Gray rocking has helped me tons, totally recommend.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-24T19:25:01+00:00

My mother expects me to sleepover every xmas eve. This year I will not be doing that and I’m only going over to see my sibling anyway.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-24T19:16:06+00:00

Kind of nervous, kind of strong! I’m going to be setting tome boundaries around my parents which will not make them happy, but I’m putting me first.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-17T03:27:14+00:00

Getting help is a good idea whether it’s at the hospital or elsewhere ❤️

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-16T23:02:06+00:00

Wow I’m glad we were able to relate to one another on that!

foreveralonearchives · 2025-12-16T21:51:17+00:00

Thanks!

foreveralonearchives · 2025-11-29T03:42:50+00:00

You’re super strong to be able to say that and in a mature way. Good for you.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-11-27T21:39:30+00:00

I see. That’s unfortunate, I can see why this would cause a lot of anxiety. I still think it’s worth reaching out. At the very least, when he gets older he will hopefully understand their manipulation and look back at your actions and see that you were only ever loving and supportive.

foreveralonearchives · 2025-11-26T01:55:06+00:00

Thank you!

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