family woes
I am devastated by what i've learned about my family in the last week through Thanksgiving interactions. How are you all navigating the dynamics of keeping a toddler or young child safe around a family with a messy history? Everyone in my family has been abused or is an abuser and I refuse to let my child be exposed to it. But that would mean keeping her away from her blood relatives. If anyone has experience with this I would greatly appreciate your insight!
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Have your own traditions. It's better to not know your blood relatives than to be abused by them or let your kids be abused by them. It's hard to hold it all, but you can do it, Mama. You are raising the future, don't let the past hold you back. If there is anyone you can still tolerate and want to have in your lives, you can invite them to participate in your celebrations.
I have cut off so much of my blood. The only blood that I still keep around is my brother and sister. And they live no where close to me. But without the toxic blood I am so much more happier.
Abusers should get cut off. Actions have consequences. Create a chosen family of good people for your child(ren).
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Good question I’d also like to know because I’m going home on Tuesday for a funeral and I’m dreading it