i can't really respond to this thread, since talking about my family are a huge trigger for me.

all i'll say is that my upbringing impacted me in a very bad way

my parents constantly made sure they know i was useless, knew i was unloved, and never gave me what i needed to survive childhood (7 and 8 years old without toys, it's disgusting)

the biggist impact it's had though, is probably associating talking about myself- and my feelings with abuse

it does not matter who it is.. but i'm constantly aware that if i say 1 word about how i'm feeling, i'll be abused some way (like my parents always used to do)

even if that person is in another country.. it's really awkward for me