Nono, I second (or third or seventh or whatever number I am) being judicious in what you share with your family, like therapy. It's not being deceitful, it's being smart and honest about what support your family is and isn't capable of giving. I have one parent who is extremely critical, one who takes very little notice of anything, and a brother who treats me like I just blasted in from Pluto. Do we love each other? yes. But I've learned after tons of therapy (and hanging w/people wiser than myself) that it's cruel to all involved to expect people to produce something that's absolutely beyond their ken. My folks aren't bad, though some of the things they've said and done have been really hurtful or even abusive. They're just missing some of the tools in life's toolkit. (I'm sure I am, too.)
Something else: the healthier you get, the sicker your family might seem. I think this happens for 2 reasons - one, just the comparison of having a healthier mind & body & spirit yourself. two - one member making life changes can make everyone else awfully uncomfortable - feeling inadequate, etc.
Just keep growing into the delightful healthy person you were born to be!![]()



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