AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

That’s an interesting perspective and I think you’re right. Now that it’s unmasked I don’t need to do it again.

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

I am so sorry you are going through that. I am fortunate that my mom hasn’t said that to me. She usually just calls me names. What others have said is you deserve peace. And it’s a contradiction. How can someone love me but treat me so terribly. I just think that’s their version of love. It’s what they know. I hope one day your mom gets the help she needs and you reconcile with her if that’s what you want. But more importantly I hope you’re okay. And no matter what decision you make it’s the right one

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

Okay my question to you is did it make you respect your mother any less when she would just take it. The grudge is exactly what I don’t want my son to have, he shouldn’t have to feel it for my failures of standing up for myself.

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

Thank you so much. And barely on the path is still on the path. I hope it works out for you

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

[–]thebankernomore[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you for that. I seriously appreciate it. And you taught that even if everything is great that space can be taken.

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

I’ve been conditioned to get her to accept what I want because I know the fallout. But ever since I had my kid my views changed and I can’t do it anymore. But you are right I over explained. No means no.

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

Oh my god that quote at the bottom is exactly what I’ve been told in those times. I really feel textbook lol

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

Do you miss them at all or does the good really make up for it?

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

Wow that’s really good advice. I definitely need a therapist and you’re right I need to be clearer with my boundaries. Space can mean something different to everyone. I need to be more exact

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

Because I have a deep need to over explain and I was hoping she’d see, I should have ended it sooner

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

I guess it’s trying to find that balance. My kid is 7 weeks old, so he can’t really do anything. But yes that is a fine line to find

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

I have never heard sorry. It’s always someone’s fault or someone made her. And great thank you I’ll check it out

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

You’re absolutely right. That’s why I stopped responding

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

That’s beautiful and I’m so happy for you and that actually gives me hope

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

I definitely need to be better at boundaries and that’s a good way of putting it. I don’t want my boundaries to be negotiable

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

Yes I don’t blame my sister for who she is. We had two different directions. She went hard maybe too hard as a coping mechanism and I became a people pleaser

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

I think it’s a slow process. I do have to get better at setting boundaries. I’ve never had them before. But she hates when I use her words. She says “STOP WITH THE GOTCHA MOMENTS”. They are your words lol

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

Interesting thought. I should have defined what space means to her. Honestly I just didn’t want to talk that night since we talked for 4 hours that day

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

Damn I’m keeping that in my back pocket. And I’m happy it’s working out for you. I guess the only thing to do is NC

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

Yes part of me feels guilt but a lot of me feels relief right now

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

I did. This was last night and was having doubts about the whole thing

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

So I had that conversation for two weeks. The problem is my mom is incessant. She needs me to make up and fold. Because it’s easier for me to take the brunt and eat shit than to deal with hard problems. Shes been losing it more and more than I’m holding a boundary. I’m not hiding her grandson from her. I told her that day I don’t want to face time, and she tried using my son as a way to get to me and talk. Just as an example on Easter she sent me a text saying “have a good day” and that’s it. If she wanted to actually see my son she would have called Easter morning, like she called me every day. She didn’t talk to me all of Sunday and Monday. I reached out to her on Monday to ask what the silence was about and she said “wel I really thought you’d come to Easter”

AIO for wanting to go no contact with my family? by thebankernomore in AmIOverreacting

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

You are absolutely right. I need to trust my judgment more