(((((Andelissa)))))

You are correct about loneliness being real. I think that you were unknowingly trained to be the caregiver and as I mentioned you have not learned to truely caregive for yourself. You have stepped into your mother's role, something you learned to do by watching it being done. Your father and brother have been trained to be serviced and getting them to be different is like swimming against the tide. Your sister chose to separate and live her own life, so it is not that she doesn't care about you as much as she will not allow herself to be responsible for the situation your stuck with.

Perna is so right about friends, they are not friends if all they do is take, only appreciate you for the things you can give them.

You have a strong sense of responsibility and empathy for others. I hope you can find your way to perhaps getting more involved in your local church and other places where you can meet others that are not just going to take, but can give to you and nourish and support you as well.

I am glad you have found PC and are getting support. There are others that have experienced your issues and concerns, your not alone and others have learned how to take more control over their lives.

Your welcome to come any time for support, there are people here that do listen.

(((((Hugs))))
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