My Dysfunctional Family

I came from a very dysfunctional family. My father was an alcholic and my so called mother was my worst abuser. Plus my so called mother also taught my 2 siblings to also abuse me as well. I removed my brother out of my life many years ago due to his abuse. I do talk to my sister but only if I need something. It will never be a sister relationship with us. It will only be a user relationship since I don't have anyone else to help me.

I was the youngest of 4 children. One died very soon after I was born. I was always told I was the accident that wasn't wanted. And her physical abuse was just as bad if not worse. Which I will open up to when I feel I am ready.

Heya Sharla,

It's lovely to see you here... I am also the youngest of 4. How are you doing in your life right now? Everything that you wrote was past tense, so I have my fingers crossed that things are better for you in the present (?).

Take care
Kevin

I also suffer from depression due to my tragic past as well as from a disease (hypothyroidism) that I have that also causes it. Flashbacks usually are a daily occurence for me.

My depression has been worse lately since I lost a friend at then end of Sept. We had been friends for 50 years. She died of cancer. Plus I lost 2 other friends this year as well. So needless to say it hasn't been a good year.

I am also semi disabled so I don't get around too easy anymore. And I just hate being so housebound like this so much.

And thank you for the welcome.

Hey,

As a person who can't stand being indoors for too long, I acn understand how you are feeling being housebound. Can I ask what type of cancer your friend had? I ask because I have been researching breast cancer for a couple of years now. Hypothyroidism is something I know a little about too, and I know that depression can easily come with it, as well as sluggishness....

Sending you warm hugs
Kevin