Had A Very Dysfuncional Upbringing

[Sandra]

I am new to this site and my name is Sandra. I hope to get to know you all over time. :)

My father was an alcoholic and my mother was my worst abuser. Both of my parents and one brother have since passed away. I am not close at all to my other older brother nor am I close to my older sister. I haven't spoken to or seen my brother in many years due to him constantly abusing me. I have little contact with my sister only if I need something. It will never be a sister relationship with us. It's more of a user relationship. If I had someone else to rely on in an emergency I wouldn't have anything to do with her either as she can be just as abusive as my brother and my parents. But this isn't uncommon with dysfuncional families. I will open up more on specific issues when I feel I'm ready to.

 

[Froggie]

Welcome to the forum Sandra. I understand you not wanting to open up right away, that is a very difficult thing to do especially with the upbringing you had. Take your time to look around, read a few posts or threads; there are good articles in the Wiki section which greatly help and answer some of our unasked questions. There is a good peer support here amongst the forum members. I have made great friends here as you will too.

 

[intothelight]

Hi Sandra,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum. Take your time and post when you are ready. I hope you find the information here and the support of the other members helpful as you work towards healing.

Take care.
Debbie

 

[Sandra]

Thank you for the welcome. I do have one close net friend that I can really talk to. Which we did last night, which in turn really stirred up a lot of my emotions. Needles to say I didn't get much sleep last night since my mind was racing so much.

 

[PTSD sufferer]

I am new to this site and my name is Sandra. I hope to get to know you all over time. :)

It will never be a sister relationship with us. It's more of a user relationship. If I had someone else to rely on in an emergency I wouldn't have anything to do with her either as she can be just as abusive as my brother and my parents. But this isn't uncommon with dysfuncional families. I will open up more on specific issues when I feel I'm ready to.

Hi Sandra,

Welcome to the forum. You will find lots of support here, and when you are ready to talk, we will be here for you. A lot of us can empathize with your situation. The physical abuse as well as the psychological abuse.

Love to you, xxoo