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No one talks about how draining it is having a family but not being a family. My siblings and i dont speak and my parents dont love each other. Im the only normal person so my mom is always ranting to me, i feel bad but also im tired. Any advice?
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Anonymous 10w

I’m in a similar position, almost exactly as you described in some areas. Honestly, you are your own adult, assuming you’re an adult or about to be. At some point, they’re gonna have to figure things out without you. You aren’t obligated to be an emotional pillar 24/7. You are their child, you are a brother/sister, not their dedicated therapist.

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Anonymous 10w

I would say try communicating to your mom about your feelings and if that doesn’t work maybe go to therapy.

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Anonymous 10w

Im in the same boat. My advice: start saving and leave asap. Some people are best loved from a distance. You arent the family therapist, and being treated like that is draining you.

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