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"When one person within a dysfunctional family gets better and tries to change their role within the family, the rest of the family works even harder to put them back in their place." Oh yes. My family has been working hard at this approach collectively. I declined Christmas. Received no phone...

Ha! I ditched the entire family and had The Best Christmas Ever! Made myself a small chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes. During the day I went out hiking with an activity group and a movie. It's not for everyone to disown their family but I will no longer tolerate the negativity and ignorance...

I always projected confidence, had a good job, dressed well, had my sh*t together, have a house...all that. Inside I was torn, broken, raging, afraid, dutiful. I always spoke well of my family. I don't pretend anymore. I don't tell all to anyone I meet, but I dont pretend. My neighbour works...

I first used isolation. I used to hide in the top of my closet in my room. Noone ever found me. But i would hear them screaming my name because i had to do something for someone. Then i got to big too curl up in the space. Afterwards, I immersed myself in television late at night. Because my...