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[Episette]

I've been following this forum on Facebook and thought that it might help if I joined. I have complex PTSD because of childhood abuse, sexual assault, violence and threats from my own family. I feel like I have to get away from my own family, who i thought would support me. Has anyone else ever had to do this and how did you do this?

 

[Fadeaway]

Welcome!

I left my "family" and I use the term loosely, but I didn't think it out very far. I was still a kid though. I don't know how old you are but the first thing to think about is your ability to provide for yourself if you are young. If you are self sufficient then making a clean break may be best. I think you'll find the support of many here who have had to leave toxic family members in the dust.

 

[Episette]

Welcome!

I left my "family" and I use the term loosely, but I didn't think it out very far. I was sti...

I am in my 40s. My own daughter worked with my sister in betraying me the last time that I was in the hospital and tried to make me homeless. My daughter doesn't understand why I am not close to her. She violated me in a way that I have never been violated. She destroyed my trust in her. I am on SSI but my mental health is so poor that I cant hold a job and can barely take care of myself at this point.

 

[iwannadeletethis]

I haven't spoken to my family in 10 years and it's been beyond hard. EXTREMELY worth it, but the complete opposite of the easy way. Be careful what bridges you burn and what bridges you keep. Good luck with everything!

 

[Deleted member 29961]

Welcome @Episette, I've never fully broke away from my family but I do take long breaks from having to deal with them from time to time.

 

[Episette]

I haven't spoken to my family in 10 years and it's been beyond hard. EXTREMELY worth it, but the comple...

I'm open to other suggestions? I have no emotional connections to any of them. My life would be better /o them. These are the people who have hurt me the most.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Are you eligible for SSDI? Then you'd be able to get on Medicare as well.

I agree that getting away from toxic family is the best option.

 

[Episette]

Are you eligible for SSDI? Then you'd be able to get on Medicare as well.

I agree that getting away...

I have SSI and Medicaid and it is worthless. I have another medical condition that they refuse to pay for. I have also been told that I have to drive 150 miles for a qualified therapist. I cant afford to stay alive. I need $20,000 for surgery that my Dr says t it is critical and they say that it is optional. Medicaid wont even pay for generic drugs. I haven't had a qualified therapist for 5 months. They sent me to see a social worker who said that I would have to teach her because she knew nothing about PTSD.

 

[intothelight]

@Episette Welcome to the forum! :)

I hope you find the information and support here helpful.

 

[Ghostybear73]

Welcome to the forum :)