Hi Quietgrace ~ I can understand too! It's taken me a BUNCH of years to finally get to the point of "having enough" of my familys' nonsense. I don't have much family left, but what I do have are untreated. I'm the only one who has gone thru therapy, etc. and the rest ALL need therapy.

I have one sister that has tormented me from the day I was born. I don't know why she has hated me so, or enjoyed tormenting me -- but she has. It wasn't until about 6 months ago that I informed her that I did NOT want to hear ANYTHING more from her, and as far as I was concerned, she was dead to me. Then the witch sent me a birthday card with STAMPS so I'd write her. If it was legal to send a bomb, I would have. LOL

But yes, it can be sad when you find that you've 'outgrown' your family. It's difficult when you're more mentally healthy than they are, and it's hard to relate on that plane. It can be very frustrating too. So I can understand. I wish you the very best. God bless and please take care of YOU. Hugs, Lee