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Feeling Abandoned

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I feel so much abandoned by my family also my parents. I am 34 years old and I know its time to man up and be a adult. But its hard to be one cause I just miss them bad but they don't miss me and they abandoned me. Its hard and cause of the it I haven't seen them in 2 months also they never call me. Cause of my demanding personality and tend to want control and I just can't help it. I want them to talk to me but its not going to happen.
 

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I feel so much abandoned by my family also my parents. I am 34 years old and I know its time to man up and be a adult. But its hard to be one cause I just miss them bad but they don't miss me and they abandoned me. Its hard and cause of the it I haven't seen them in 2 months also they never call me. Cause of my demanding personality and tend to want control and I just can't help it. I want them to talk to me but its not going to happen.
What advice are you asking for or about ?
 
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I feel so much abandoned by my family also my parents. I am 34 years old and I know its time to man up and be a adult. But its hard to be one cause I just miss them bad but they don't miss me and they abandoned me. Its hard and cause of the it I haven't seen them in 2 months also they never call me. Cause of my demanding personality and tend to want control and I just can't help it. I want them to talk to me but its not going to happen.
I don't get what you mean because of your demanding personality and you want control. If you're excessive in these regards is it any wonder? I'm sure they love you but if you're wearing them out they may have to do what they're doing. Whatever time you do see them don't give them any reasons to feel stress and concern. They deserve to be happy too.
 
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Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he have his fill of you and hate you.
~Proverbs 25:17

This principle stands for all people, especially family. You're in your thirties so why not show that you can manage things on your own for a year or two? Then when you come to visit there will be a much greater reception.
 
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I feel so much abandoned by my family also my parents. I am 34 years old and I know its time to man up and be a adult. But its hard to be one cause I just miss them bad but they don't miss me and they abandoned me. Its hard and cause of the it I haven't seen them in 2 months also they never call me. Cause of my demanding personality and tend to want control and I just can't help it. I want them to talk to me but its not going to happen.
In the end, the only truly reliable person is the Lord. He will always be there for us and we can always talk to him.
 
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I feel so much abandoned by my family also my parents. I am 34 years old and I know its time to man up and be a adult. But its hard to be one cause I just miss them bad but they don't miss me and they abandoned me. Its hard and cause of the it I haven't seen them in 2 months also they never call me. Cause of my demanding personality and tend to want control and I just can't help it. I want them to talk to me but its not going to happen.

Feeling abandoned is truly something to be sad about. (hug)


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I am very sorry you are going through this. At least you realize it is time to man up and deal with these issues. Have you considered talking to a pastor at your church or maybe a counselor about this? Someone like that might be able to help you come up with a strategy for dealing with these issues. Maybe after a few session you two can devise an effective way to reestablish communication with your family members so that you can once again have a relationship with them. I understand that you feel abandoned, but at least you appear to be seeking a way forward to change your situation. It really couldn't help to reach out and talk to someone.
 
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