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Peanuts
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Default Jun 02, 2008 at 11:59 AM
 
I am sorry that your mom wasn't supportive and didn't offer concern, unconditional love, and empathy for your well-being. Hopefully, your siblings will offer support. Keep in mind, however, that we can choose our friends but not our relatives. You cannot control the family you are born into. While it would be wonderful to get love and support from your natural family - it is not always a reality for everyone. Sometimes people use religion as an addiction to mask personal issues and it is just not possible for such a person to honestly engage with another person. Even if that other person is family.

Perhaps there are web sites that you can reference for your family so that they can read-up on your condition along with suggestions on how they can help you on your road to recovery. It could be that they are not sure what to do for you. It could be that they are not knowledgeable about mental health and it is scary for them to learn more info.

It sounds as if your mom is not offering you the support and acceptance that you need right now - she might be able to do so in the future so don't give up hope. She is not offering right now but maybe later.

Do you have others who can offer support and understanding while you work on recovery ??
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