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Family Estrangement

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Connor1993 Sun 15-Feb-26 18:16:07

I only received contact from my sisters when they wanted a favour until one day I said no. They stopped contacting me since then and I told my parents how disheartening it is but they never listen to me.

I told my mum that I don’t love her, then I cut her off a year ago. She tried pressuring me to reconnect with her a few weeks ago which I reacted to by telling her to never darken my door again. She only ever sees the bad in me, always judging me instead of slowing down and thinking about the bigger picture.

My dad was always a background figure ever since the beginning. He just isn’t listening to me and it is getting me all tense. I rarely ever see him, so I am planning on going completely quiet on him.

I have had stages when I went on months without any of them. Being on my own in my house felt relaxing and less lonely than having them around. It enabled me to think for myself without being opposed.

Nobody ever sided with me or spoke up for me, so I reached a time when it was the last straw that broke the camel’s back.

I used to be a mummy’s boy but I self-harmed after every argument. My self-harm reached an end after I disowned my mum. That says something without the need for me to explain.

I am ready to live my life without ever speaking to any of my family ever again. I find solitude way safer than a dysfunctional family.

mumofmadboys Sun 15-Feb-26 18:31:44

That all sounds very sad.

Smileless2012 Sun 15-Feb-26 18:38:56

I'm sorry for all that you've been through Connor but pleased that having made the decision to estrange, you have found the peace that had previously not been available to you.

keepingquiet Sun 15-Feb-26 18:58:48

It sounds as if you are happy about your decision so I'm slightly baffled why you feel the need to post about it?

StarFish57 Sun 15-Feb-26 19:35:17

How dare you speak so ill of your parents when they gave you life!

You wouldn't even be posting this thread if it weren't for them.

Learn to be more humble and grateful, it will do you a lot of good.

Reconsider speaking to them again. Noone is perfect, not even you!

User18437 Sun 15-Feb-26 19:37:41

keepingquiet

It sounds as if you are happy about your decision so I'm slightly baffled why you feel the need to post about it?

Happy about their decision doesn't mean they're happy about the situation.

You only get 1 family and theirs turned out to be complete shite.

Get your head out of your #@%

MarieElla Sun 15-Feb-26 19:41:50

Connor1993...do you think you're the family scapegoat?
Have yoyr parents suggested Family therapy?

MarieElla Sun 15-Feb-26 19:43:49

StarFish57...wait until we hear the full story.
We cannot be expected to be grateful to our parents just because they brought us into the world.
They need to have parented effectively!

DiamondLily Mon 16-Feb-26 08:26:41

StarFish57

How dare you speak so ill of your parents when they gave you life!

You wouldn't even be posting this thread if it weren't for them.

Learn to be more humble and grateful, it will do you a lot of good.

Reconsider speaking to them again. Noone is perfect, not even you!

To be fair, some parents are pretty awful.

I’m all for trying to keep the family show on the road, but sometimes you just have to walk away from people who cause you harm or hurt.

Just being a parent doesn’t give you a free pass to act badly, any more than just being an adult child does. 😊

Cossy Mon 16-Feb-26 08:36:32

It’s very sad BUT if this is genuinely this man’s choice and he’s happier without family contact, then I respect that.

Families can be so complex and damaging, I am fortunate enough to not experience that situation, it doesn’t mean it’ll never happen to us.

Estrangement is often tragic and misunderstood and I have empathy for those involved flowers

BlueBelle Mon 16-Feb-26 08:43:22

Good grief Starfish who are you to judge you know nothing !
What a horrible post would you say that to a child/person abused by their parents
Goodness me judgemental and harsh

keepingquiet Mon 16-Feb-26 09:48:30

User18437

keepingquiet

It sounds as if you are happy about your decision so I'm slightly baffled why you feel the need to post about it?

Happy about their decision doesn't mean they're happy about the situation.

You only get 1 family and theirs turned out to be complete shite.

Get your head out of your #@%

Nice.

I didn't say they were happy about their situation. I also stated that it sounds like they have already made their decision. It is clearly a very unhappy one- but nowhere did OP ask for advice or even support.
That's all.

Cossy Mon 16-Feb-26 10:03:55

BlueBelle

Good grief Starfish who are you to judge you know nothing !
What a horrible post would you say that to a child/person abused by their parents
Goodness me judgemental and harsh

Sadly, I agree.

Some parents just should never have had children ☹️☹️😰😰

Cossy Mon 16-Feb-26 10:07:34

StarFish57

How dare you speak so ill of your parents when they gave you life!

You wouldn't even be posting this thread if it weren't for them.

Learn to be more humble and grateful, it will do you a lot of good.

Reconsider speaking to them again. Noone is perfect, not even you!

Good grief, incredibly harsh.

Respect and love is earned, poor, neglectful, abusive parenting (not suggesting this applies here, simply making a genetic observation), deserves nothing in return and if by estranging these types of parents is best for the adult child, so be it.

Smileless2012 Mon 16-Feb-26 10:07:56

I agree keepingquiet that the decision has been made and I also wondered why the OP posted about it.

Allsorts Mon 16-Feb-26 18:45:48

You sound very hurt Connor, I would put in writing how your family make you feel, that you need time out, then perhaps talk and try to come to some kind of of understanding but not until you feel ready. They need to realise how arguments make you feel. I think they sound thoughtless but that can alter I don't for a minute what they do is because they don't want you in their lives, it needs sorting.

Hithere Mon 16-Feb-26 19:18:56

Connor

You dont get to pick your family, sadly

Mental health is worth it, you deserve to make the best decisions that fit your life

Truffle43 Mon 16-Feb-26 20:14:47

If walking away makes you happy you’ve made the right decision. I would say get on with your life and look out for your mental health but don’t close the door altogether. In years to come you may have all moved on and may be ready to hear each other.
Good luck with what you choose and look after yourself.

InRainbows Tue 17-Feb-26 15:32:34

All children deserve parents, not all parents deserve children.