To people from dysfunctional families.

What do you do with family contact?

I read and seen a lot of Youtube videos where survivors go no contact due to horrific abuse and dysfunction. They see this as their only way to stay safe and live a happy life.

While others go low contact. They contact their families sometimes but keep distance. They observe, not absorb, if that makes sense. This is my solution.

Then I have heard a relationship therapist on Youtube say that you should 'reconnect' with your family and even participate in family gatherings. He seem to suggest cutting out by going no contact with family members as immature. But I think reconnecting can be potentially dangerous to your already fragile ego state that could inflame your mental illness.

What are your thoughts and what have you done in relation to your family?

PH