What pissed you off today? Mark II

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My father was an emotional abuser, though I did take my share of back hands simply for being a kid. On one occasion he was angry with me so he refused to feed me, I was maybe 7, I ended up passing out in a video store and hitting my head on a shelf. The only reason he fought to see us every other weekend in the divorce was so that he could take us from our mom. He made it perfectly clear he wanted nothing to do with us but that he "had paid for us (child support) so he was getting his moneys worth". Most of those weekends we're spent with little to no supervision as we stayed out of the house and out of his way. Nothing like going to a house every other weekend where you know the only adult there hates you and is only tolerating your existence to spite your other parent. I'm sure we only survived because my brother was much older and took care of me and watched out for me. It was a blessing when he said he didn't want anything to do with me anymore. I certainly don't regret it, and it saves my kids from his hateful spite.
 
:rose: You didn't drag the mood down that I can see. You shared with us, and I hope you feel supported, because I sense support and care for you from others, and you have it in buckets from me. :kiss:

Your story , told through the cycle to include your husband and daughter best exemplifies what I was trying to say to C.

You're right, of course :). Thank you :heart: :rose:
 
My father was an emotional abuser, though I did take my share of back hands simply for being a kid. On one occasion he was angry with me so he refused to feed me, I was maybe 7, I ended up passing out in a video store and hitting my head on a shelf. The only reason he fought to see us every other weekend in the divorce was so that he could take us from our mom. He made it perfectly clear he wanted nothing to do with us but that he "had paid for us (child support) so he was getting his moneys worth". Most of those weekends we're spent with little to no supervision as we stayed out of the house and out of his way. Nothing like going to a house every other weekend where you know the only adult there hates you and is only tolerating your existence to spite your other parent. I'm sure we only survived because my brother was much older and took care of me and watched out for me. It was a blessing when he said he didn't want anything to do with me anymore. I certainly don't regret it, and it saves my kids from his hateful spite.


*hug* :rose:
 
My younger brother died many many years ago. He was 3, I was 6.
My father's favorite thing to do is to tell me he wishes I had died instead of my brother.

Hugs to all of us :heart:
 
My younger brother died many many years ago. He was 3, I was 6.
My father's favorite thing to do is to tell me he wishes I had died instead of my brother.

Hugs to all of us :heart:

I can't begin to imagine.

I'll add my fuck to the fucked up. :mad:

:heart:
 
Thanks everyone :heart::kiss::rose:

My incredible ability to procrastinate has caused me issues that are pissing me off right now. Did it to my damn self too.

Mostly :cool:
 
My younger brother died many many years ago. He was 3, I was 6.
My father's favorite thing to do is to tell me he wishes I had died instead of my brother.

Hugs to all of us :heart:

o_O

I know it's not always an option for one reason or another... but if you're in a position to do so, that sounds like time to tell him that this kind of talk is not acceptable, and if you does it you'll hang up/walk out/etc.
 
My younger brother died many many years ago. He was 3, I was 6.
My father's favorite thing to do is to tell me he wishes I had died instead of my brother.

Hugs to all of us :heart:

Hugs to all of us, indeed. :heart:


This behaviour is not reserved for one gender. I had many similar experiences with my mother. Hurtful or narcissistic parents come in male and female.
 
Part of the modern languages curriculum at our high school involved being given pen friends to write to. It was part of the course and monitored by teachers. My sister was being punished for having received a letter from a French boy, which was obviously not her choice. Unbelievable, isn't it.

Sorry to drag the mood down :eek:

The upside is that my husband's relationship with my daughter is wonderful, and a joy to behold. His own father was a gentleman and gentle man - completely different to mine.

The thing is to make sure the mistakes aren't repeated - to learn what NOT to do (as far as is humanly possible) and to break the pattern to create something newer and better.

Hugs to all who have shared.
Having come out of an abusive relationship last year, I echo LallyH's thoughts - for me, it has been learning to break a cycle, learn new relationship behaviours, to be able to find, recognise and grow better relationships. :heart::rose:
 
Hugs to all who have shared.
Having come out of an abusive relationship last year, I echo LallyH's thoughts - for me, it has been learning to break a cycle, learn new relationship behaviours, to be able to find, recognise and grow better relationships. :heart::rose:

Good for you :) :rose: :heart:
 
Hugs to all who have shared.
Having come out of an abusive relationship last year, I echo LallyH's thoughts - for me, it has been learning to break a cycle, learn new relationship behaviours, to be able to find, recognise and grow better relationships. :heart::rose:

I have 0 regrets with deciding to break ties with my father. The ONLY people on my dads side that actually cared about us kids was my grandfather who died before I cut ties, and my aunt who still talks and visits and sees my kids. The toxicity is gone and I'm most thankful that my kids will never have to feel that kind of hatred towards them from a parent or grandparent.

Break the cycle. :) My hubby/Master has shown them more love and affection in 2 years than my father ever showed me in 18. ❤

Hugs to all. :rose:
 
I used to average at least 1 hospital trip a year for the same thing, but have now accrued 1255+ days in a row with none.

I got a new doctor for a different problem a few months ago... A few weeks later, went to see a similar one, who told me they wanted to have me put in the hospital to view how body reacts in certain situations (on/off meds I am taking for this second problem, etc.)

Minutes ago, scheduled that "appointment"... Can now do math on where my count will stop, knowing at the same time I may get home again having nothing changed or learned.
 
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