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Originally Posted by Background Noise
I have abusive parents who have abused me constantly, especially as a child. I cannot simply cut ties with them, and walk away, although I have entertained the idea several times. Currently, I don't live with them, but they are in my life, and that sometimes triggers some past memories of how they physically and emotionally abused me. This feeling drains me. I must let go and move on. I am trying my best.
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Thank you so much for sharing. That is absolutely terrible.

No child should ever deserve that kind of treatment, even if it was just on one occasion. It is very understandable where that negative energy originates. When I have experienced emotional abuse by fake friends, the one thing that was extremely beneficial for me was to set boundaries.
When someone intrudes on me if I currently have an obligation, I tell them to chat with me later. When someone hits me or raises their voice out of a loss of temper, I speak up to remind them that behavior is never ever tolerated. Boundaries also encompass that you are your own person with your own personality, beliefs, and worldviews, not someone else's. The list goes on about what boundaries you can set in your life.
The hardest, yet most important boundary I have set is to not allow myself to be around people who repeatedly violate these personal boundaries or those who continually make me feel uncomfortable. And to be completely frank, I think this would also be the only viable option for you and your safety. My one concern is your safety and protection from toxic influences. Since you do not live with your parents and they are still emotionally dominating you even when they are not around, you will have to remove them from your life to move forward and finally live the life you desire.
As I have said, you are a unique person and have every right to distance yourself from the people who stifle you from living a full life. Cut off communication with your parents, set boundaries with them, whatever it takes to remove their control once and for all. I just hate to see you continue to suffer. You're family here on PC, and you are valued!