Sufferer How Do You Accept Your Family Won't Support You

[ProOptimist]

I can't thank yu all enough for taking the time to make me feel welcome and offer your advice. It's a strange realisation that sometimes perfect strangers can offer more support than family.

The one thing that has stuck with me from all f the above is that this is actually MY choice. I have the control now, and that means I too have control over my family and my life. If they do not like my choices, that is for them to be uncomfortable with, not me. I suspect that such a defensive and angry reaction from both my Mom and brother is actually borne of guilt, and not in MY best interest. I also realised that just because my Mom doesn't agree, doesn't, by default, mean that I'm the one in the wrong. It feels very strange to allow myself to trust my judgement, and me.

I'm not going to do anything too drastic, and will first chat about all of this with my therapist and get her guidance. But it's a wonderful thing to know that even if it does come to that very hard point, it doesn't mean my life has to be over.

Again, thank you SO much for your support and your opinions- it really does mean more than I can say.

 

[KP the nut]

If they do not like my choices, that is for them to be uncomfortable with, not me.

*KP is cheering*. Good for you.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome. :)