If you relate to any of this, please tell someone you trust. You're not alone. Not many people talk about the other side of being in an abusive household. And it's hard to hate your parents even if they hurt you.
I do, I do relate. I m always so confused about them as people, dont know what to think. I forgive easily and talk and still want to help my mom because she's like a member of my pack? and my dad, though we are going to cut him off, Im worried that he might die or begin drinking. Think he has bpd, untreated. I shouldnt be responsible for any of that, I shouldnt be the "head-wolf", protector...I m ready to move away if I can but I dont want to be like homeless, dont want to be with strangers. My family are complicated people and the do good things to, but they dont deserve me
As a victim of child abuse, I always kinda, you know. Didn't think I was abused, because even though my step dad hit me, he still played football with me. And sung me to sleep. And taught me how to draw.
I feel like if we recognized the other side of abuse, kids would be able to recognize it easier. Instead of painting an abuser as a monster through and through, be more honest and recognize that abusers are complex. This is why so many children can't testify against their abusive parents.
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