Often I post about my relationships to my family and how upsetting it can be. I've been working hard on distancing myself, lower expectations and trying to be understanding. But I really need is to let go. It's easier said than done.

Yesterday, I reached out to three family members. I have 9 total. So I'm getting better. I felt like I could try with these three. Two ignored me and one was semi-supportive. I was heartbroken for hours. So I started working on my imagery.

I used Sci-Fi imagery and I put all my family members in a tiny spaceship launched from the "Mother Ship". I then sent them on their way and I teleported away from them into a faraway galaxy so that I could never see them again. I even jumped to a different time so that we would never cross paths. Over and over I imagine this. I lock them away in that ship for all eternity. It helps me cope and feel better.

Does anyone else use guided imagery to deal with people, places or things that cause problems for them?