((anna2468))

I'm currently having the same dilemma. As some have said, dysfunctional families don't change. I have a narcissistic mother who is leader of the pack. I'm getting to the stage where I have to look after myself and say goodbye to my family. Like one reader said, cutting one's family off is the liberating thing to do. You can't disclose anything personal to your family as they will use it against you. They like to gossip and are highly critical. I'm the scapegoat or the 'designated patient'. They see me as the problem person, the mental case so they don't have to look in at their own hearts that are full of nastiness and meanness.

Take care of yourself even it means cutting ties from the family. Don't worry about what they think of you. Learn a lot about psychology which will help understand yourself and human nature.

PH