Happy Freaking Easter?

[Blue Survivor]

So my own mother didn't invite me to my family's Easter celebration today, I didn't even know they were having one until my niece texted me to ask what time I'd be there. Just wanted to vent and say how shitty of a thing that is to do to a person, PTSD or no PTSD.

Why? Because my mother is a neurotic and controlling person, and about 2 months ago I had enough of her pushing my boundaries and constantly badgering me. I reacted, and she stops talking to me and starts posting these cryptic and snarky memes on Facebook like a teenager would.

So, happy freaking Easter.

 

[Ronin]

Maybe you can celebrate Easter without them, with more joy or simply comfort, when you get up to it?

Just a thought. It may not be a bad thing if you utilize the time differently, even while the rejection hurts.

 

[Jet]

Right there with ya! My other half and I have been excluded from every family holiday for the last 3 years (ever since he disagreed with his twin brother over the use of physical punishment on his 17 mo old niece). This includes celebrations for their shared birthday. And yet they wonder why we don't feel like part of the family or go out of our way to reconnect.

 

[Deleted member 17302]

I always assume I'm going to spend any holiday alone. Just easier that way.

 

[Blue Survivor]

Yeah, I'm starting to think that's not a bad idea! It just hurt that my own mother would intentionally exclude me. I know that only I can manage myself, that no one else is tasked with 'fixing' me, but having an understanding support system shouldn't be too much to ask. Or maybe I'm just crazy...

 

[Deleted member 17302]

Yeah, I'm starting to think that's not a bad idea! It just hurt that my own mother would intentionally exclude me. I know that only I can manage myself, that no one else is tasked with 'fixing' me, but having an understanding support system shouldn't be too much to ask. Or maybe I'm just crazy...

Many people are ill equiped to deal with anything more than their own bullshit and even then they are ill equipped often for that task.