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I don't really have anyone, to talk to.
My siblings come round when they need things, but turn on me viscously if I have any minor boundaries.
They have come and lived with me with their children,had me cook and clean for them, listen to them ,all the while tip toeing around because they will take offense at any little thing.
When they have not lived with me they have come alternatively one brother and his children three days at a time,the next one and his children 3 days then ending up with two brothers and their children at the same time.thier is cooking and cleaning etc. and no time for rest and trying to find time for my family.They will also take offense at any perceived wrongly worded something or expression.Cannot relax.
We had to hide our vehicles one time and turned out all lights one evening out while some of them knocked and kocked and tried to look in windows.They did not give up for a long time.One time we had to put up a sign saying we could not have over night guests for awhile.This was not to be mean.We absolutely needed some alone time and to relax for awhile.I was never very healthy but was working at that time as well.They were highly offended at this.No matter how nicely you try to explain things.I have done and done so much,way more than I could write.But they cannot accept that I need rest or down time,or time for my family.Anyways when ever I set some boundary or do not do something they think I should they can get filled with anger and hate.They turn and hate and hold grudges, and run me down .
I had a sister turn and hate me for not leaving my children with her when I had a serious break down a few years ago.I had unrelenting terror and went to try to get help.While she was on drugs and drinking all the time and I did not feel they would be safe and cared for.She turned against me and did not forgive me for over two years.She told people stories about me and burst into my home accusing me of horrible things despite the shape I was in.I tired to reach out to her inspite of this and inspite of the shape I was in and to no avail.
My dad seriously abused his children in multiple ways.However my mom only hated me,my dad named me after his girlfriend of the time.
So I got abused by both parents while the other children at least had mom care for them.
My mom taught the other children that I was no good.
She always told me I was bad,had imps controlling me etc and that God could see my heart.
This made me never trust myself or my motives.I could not understand .I would search and search my heart and try harder and harder not to make mistakes in my work and to move fast enough.I used to think one day my mom would understand me ,but it never happened.My mom even told me when I was pregnant with my first daughter that God could see my heart and she would have something wrong when born as a punishment.She is deaf.I know God did not do that,but still.
My sisters and brothers were drinking and drugging and smoking and arguing etc.I refused to drink,drug or smoke but I was the evil one.
I do smoke now,and feel awful about it and want to quit,but did not smoke then.I snuck a smoke or two when younger however.

She beat me all the time and I had to stand for hours while she and dad told me how bad I was and if I cried I got spanked more.

Anyway my siblings grew up with me always trying to please and having no rights .So even when I stuck up for my children as they grew ,especially one child,they could not handle not being able to control even that.However sometimes I had no choice but to defend and do right by my children, even if it meant being treated with hate.

I do not have anyone to go to with this.
I do not trust very well.
I have hurt inside that is deep.
Also no one would help me while I suffered that terror for over two years.
Instead I got contempt and despised.
I do have Jesus though and Jesus heals, and Jesus pulled me out of the terror thankfully.
I do think the constant terror and anguish for so long maybe was like a poison to my body though.I was never very healthy but now even more serious things are going on throughout my body.

As a child I got very little schooling as my parents travelled around Canada and the states and we worked in orchards or building homes rather than attend school,even with this slave labour I was not allowed to even have money for deodarent,or allowed to shower more than once a week with a four minute limit.Therefore I would find outside taps on the job sites and wash myself there in order to be clean.My older siblings got more school though than us younger ones.My dad would make people think I was retarded or mentally incompetent to attend school.Even though I could work somehow.I know though I worked in fear and on automatic pilot.I lived in a dream world,not really with it.How I learned to build or even read and write not sure.As I was not with the real world.A few times I saw things my sister was able to prove to me was not there.I guess it could appear by my demeanor that there was something wrong with me.I did not have much for social abilities,not being around anyone but the family and job sites and living in fear of making a mistake on the job or not moving fast enough.
As an adult I had much depression and wounded,nevertheless my siblings would come to me for help alot, and whether it be for advice and counselling and prayer and more.They always know I will be there.Even though they turned and hurt me.They come back as needed without ever being willing to discuss why they were so angry or anything before.
They think I should be oh so honored with there presense.
I have had times of feeling like I was dreaming and could not wake up,of being surreal,of foggy thinking,like walking but not really walking,of hearing but not really hearing.Like everything was not really there or people,s voices coming off the mountain from far away.Still I knew I had to make it.I taught myself alot.The real world made me learn fast.
After I left home I loved to read books.
My experience is that the people in my life want me to be a rock for them.
They are not thankful and have a great abilty to forget any help.
They themselves could not be bothered with me.
One sister and I have been close until I had the experience with terror,at the very beginning of it she turned in hatred and abandoned me,however I understand that she was going through seperation with her husband at the time and moved from smoking pot and heavy drinking to heavy drugs as well at the time.
We are now trying to heal our relationship, visiting and things.
I have a need to discuss what happened more than surface level but I do not think that will ever happen with her.
I am scared to post this, not sure.
Yet I am wondering ? Is it me?Am I totally mixed up?
What is wrong with me?
I will reach out to Jesus for healing.I know Jesus heals.
Is it wrong to look for other support as well or not?
Not sure about that.
 
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Oh Dear Annrobert :hug: I am so glad you have found Jesus, because I don't know how you could have endured such pain with out Him. And I am so glad you are here sister talking about it. Tears came to my eyes reading the abuse you have gone through. I am in recovery for addiction and I would like to share a few things that have helped me.

But first your feelings are valid, you are not crazy, and what a kind loving person you are. And you are right, Jesus feels your pain. He loves you very much. I am not sure if you said you have seen a counselor, sorry if I miss that. It may help so much to get the things out if you start seeing one.

As far as your family, we call these types of people Toxic People, and we have a choice if we want them in our life or not. Just because they are family doesn't mean you owe them anything, or are obligated to do so. We do things for people when we want to do them, not because we have to.
Toxic people will hurt you, and then expect things as you have experienced. I think after reading you may find so many things that you have been feeling are normal feelings.

Instead of me going into all of it maybe I will put some links on here and then you tell me what you think after reading. Also I am just looking at the substance of the articles not the site.


Dealing With Toxic People The Hope Blog


Toxic Relationships – Toxic Family Members


Boundaries


Really good site to look around and read, also they have some good books ect.
Cloud-Townsend: Channel: Emotional Struggles
 
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Sweetie,
You are not crazy. You are in a lot of emotional pain, and feeling extremely lonely and confused. Your family is following the pattern set by your parents. They grew up observing how your parents treated you, and they are just following suit. It is not right of them. Actually, it is extremely selfish. But, they are sick people. They need the Lord, and they have their own issues that need healing.

First, let me tell you that you cannot make them love you. They either love you, or they don't. All the stuff that you have allowed of them will not make them love you any more. They operate on a different level. I have a lot of issues with my mother, and I have to remember that I cannot get water out of a dry well, just as I can't get love from her by doing, or not doing, any particular thing.

Second, you do not owe them an explanation, or reason for why you do things the way you do them. If they call to invite themselves, just say, "I am so sorry, but now is not a good time. I will call you when I am able to receive houseguests." Then, say "Talk to you soon. Love you. Bye." Then HANG UP.

If they show up uninvited at your door, tell them you can offer them a cold drink, and get them a phone number for a nearby hotel, but you are unable to have houseguests at this time. No reasons are necessary.

A good way to learn this is in individual therapy. If you have any way of getting therapy, I strongly urge you to seek it. Boundary setting takes practice and having a therapist helps to learn the skill. It also gives you a reality check, so you don't think you are crazy.

I have been in therapy for twenty years, and came from a similar family situation, but not as extreme.

Also, if your sister is abusing or using drugs or alcohol, attending Al-Anon meetings can help you in boundary setting. Meetings are free, and you can develop friendships with other people who need support because a family member drinks or does drugs.

Welcome to Al-Anon and Alateen

There is also Co-dependents Anonymous. Welcome to Co-Dependents Anonymous World Fellowship

I hope you are able to obtain the support and help you need.

Hugs,
Trish
 
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Amen :amen: Madison/Trish!
I came from a very dysfunctional situation too, and turned to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. God led me into recovery and AnnRobert its wonderful... hard work, but peace is now where the pain was because I understand, It will be a livelong process but it is Awesome.
The links Trish gave you work with the same 12 step program as AA, only a bit different. Look into that too, and you will find wonderful healthy ways to live. So now you have a few tools to look into. And your right, CF is a wonderful site.
 
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I don't really have anyone, to talk to.
My siblings come round when they need things, but turn on me viscously if I have any minor boundaries.
They have come and lived with me with their children,had me cook and clean for them, listen to them ,all the while tip toeing around because they will take offense at any little thing.
When they have not lived with me they have come alternatively one brother and his children three days at a time,the next one and his children 3 days then ending up with two brothers and their children at the same time.thier is cooking and cleaning etc. and no time for rest and trying to find time for my family.They will also take offense at any perceived wrongly worded something or expression.Cannot relax.
We had to hide our vehicles one time and turned out all lights one evening out while some of them knocked and kocked and tried to look in windows.They did not give up for a long time.One time we had to put up a sign saying we could not have over night guests for awhile.This was not to be mean.We absolutely needed some alone time and to relax for awhile.I was never very healthy but was working at that time as well.They were highly offended at this.No matter how nicely you try to explain things.I have done and done so much,way more than I could write.But they cannot accept that I need rest or down time,or time for my family.Anyways when ever I set some boundary or do not do something they think I should they can get filled with anger and hate.They turn and hate and hold grudges, and run me down .
I had a sister turn and hate me for not leaving my children with her when I had a serious break down a few years ago.I had unrelenting terror and went to try to get help.While she was on drugs and drinking all the time and I did not feel they would be safe and cared for.She turned against me and did not forgive me for over two years.She told people stories about me and burst into my home accusing me of horrible things despite the shape I was in.I tired to reach out to her inspite of this and inspite of the shape I was in and to no avail.
My dad seriously abused his children in multiple ways.However my mom only hated me,my dad named me after his girlfriend of the time.
So I got abused by both parents while the other children at least had mom care for them.
My mom taught the other children that I was no good.
She always told me I was bad,had imps controlling me etc and that God could see my heart.
This made me never trust myself or my motives.I could not understand .I would search and search my heart and try harder and harder not to make mistakes in my work and to move fast enough.I used to think one day my mom would understand me ,but it never happened.My mom even told me when I was pregnant with my first daughter that God could see my heart and she would have something wrong when born as a punishment.She is deaf.I know God did not do that,but still.
My sisters and brothers were drinking and drugging and smoking and arguing etc.I refused to drink,drug or smoke but I was the evil one.
I do smoke now,and feel awful about it and want to quit,but did not smoke then.I snuck a smoke or two when younger however.

She beat me all the time and I had to stand for hours while she and dad told me how bad I was and if I cried I got spanked more.

Anyway my siblings grew up with me always trying to please and having no rights .So even when I stuck up for my children as they grew ,especially one child,they could not handle not being able to control even that.However sometimes I had no choice but to defend and do right by my children, even if it meant being treated with hate.

I do not have anyone to go to with this.
I do not trust very well.
I have hurt inside that is deep.
Also no one would help me while I suffered that terror for over two years.
Instead I got contempt and despised.
I do have Jesus though and Jesus heals, and Jesus pulled me out of the terror thankfully.
I do think the constant terror and anguish for so long maybe was like a poison to my body though.I was never very healthy but now even more serious things are going on throughout my body.

As a child I got very little schooling as my parents travelled around Canada and the states and we worked in orchards or building homes rather than attend school,even with this slave labour I was not allowed to even have money for deodarent,or allowed to shower more than once a week with a four minute limit.Therefore I would find outside taps on the job sites and wash myself there in order to be clean.My older siblings got more school though than us younger ones.My dad would make people think I was retarded or mentally incompetent to attend school.Even though I could work somehow.I know though I worked in fear and on automatic pilot.I lived in a dream world,not really with it.How I learned to build or even read and write not sure.As I was not with the real world.A few times I saw things my sister was able to prove to me was not there.I guess it could appear by my demeanor that there was something wrong with me.I did not have much for social abilities,not being around anyone but the family and job sites and living in fear of making a mistake on the job or not moving fast enough.
As an adult I had much depression and wounded,nevertheless my siblings would come to me for help alot, and whether it be for advice and counselling and prayer and more.They always know I will be there.Even though they turned and hurt me.They come back as needed without ever being willing to discuss why they were so angry or anything before.
They think I should be oh so honored with there presense.
I have had times of feeling like I was dreaming and could not wake up,of being surreal,of foggy thinking,like walking but not really walking,of hearing but not really hearing.Like everything was not really there or people,s voices coming off the mountain from far away.Still I knew I had to make it.I taught myself alot.The real world made me learn fast.
After I left home I loved to read books.
My experience is that the people in my life want me to be a rock for them.
They are not thankful and have a great abilty to forget any help.
They themselves could not be bothered with me.
One sister and I have been close until I had the experience with terror,at the very beginning of it she turned in hatred and abandoned me,however I understand that she was going through seperation with her husband at the time and moved from smoking pot and heavy drinking to heavy drugs as well at the time.
We are now trying to heal our relationship, visiting and things.
I have a need to discuss what happened more than surface level but I do not think that will ever happen with her.
I am scared to post this, not sure.
Yet I am wondering ? Is it me?Am I totally mixed up?
What is wrong with me?
I will reach out to Jesus for healing.I know Jesus heals.
Is it wrong to look for other support as well or not?
Not sure about that.

Ann, I had to do a lot of deep breathing over that one. Wow, your childhood was really toxic and the people in your close relations are toxic dirtbags. I want to come up there and beat the tar out of them. You did trigger me, but it was anger for how you've been treated. YOU DO NOT deserve that. Not a wit. Not a bit. If you read my signature you understand how I feel about your genetic relatives. They ain't your family, girl. People who love you and treat you well are your family. If these slime come by and start demanding you let them in again, call the police. Please think about getting the book Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend, and How we love by the Yerkoviches. You deserve so much better than what they are doing to you. You need hugs from good people. And I'm definitely going to be praying for you daily.

Oh man, my blood pressure is still up thinking of these people. They are vile examples of human beings. Urrrgh!
 
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I want to thank all of you for the amazing support and compassion and empathy you have shown me.It is so encouraging to me to be understood like this.Thankyou so much for your love.


First, let me tell you that you cannot make them love you. They either love you, or they don't. All the stuff that you have allowed of them will not make them love you any more.


I need to really learn this and I am going to start attending al anaon and possible CODA






I came from a very dysfunctional situation too, and turned to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. God led me into recovery and AnnRobert its wonderful... hard work, but peace is now where the pain was because I understand, It will be a livelong process but it is Awesome.
The links Trish gave you work with the same 12 step program as AA, only a bit different. Look into that too, and you will find wonderful healthy ways to live. So now you have a few tools to look into. And your right, CF is a wonderful site.


Yes I am going to be using these tools too.








[SIZE=+0]Ann, I had to do a lot of deep breathing over that one. Wow, your childhood was really toxic and the people in your close relations are toxic dirtbags. I want to come up there and beat the tar out of them. You did trigger me, but it was anger for how you've been treated. YOU DO NOT deserve that. Not a wit. Not a bit. If you read my signature you understand how I feel about your genetic relatives. They ain't your family, girl. People who love you and treat you well are your family. If these slime come by and start demanding you let them in again, call the police. Please think about getting the book Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend, and How we love by the Yerkoviches. You deserve so much better than what they are doing to you. You need hugs from good people. And I'm definitely going to be praying for you daily.

Oh man, my blood pressure is still up thinking of these people. They are vile examples of human beings. Urrrgh
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Thanks so much for your empathy and understanding it is so good to see how much people care.Thankyou for your prayers.I will look for those books .


[SIZE=+0][SIZE=+0]Oh Dear Annrobert :hug: I am so glad you have found Jesus, because I don't know how you could have endured such pain with out Him. And I am so glad you are here sister talking about it. Tears came to my eyes reading the abuse you have gone through. I am in recovery for addiction and I would like to share a few things that have helped me.

But first your feelings are valid, you are not crazy, and what a kind loving person you are. And you are right, Jesus feels your pain. He loves you very much. I am not sure if you said you have seen a counselor, sorry if I miss that. It may help so much to get the things out if you start seeing one.
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Your compassion means so much to me and I have looked up the links and have been reading on them,there is some really good things to learn on them.I did see a christian counsellor at the beginning of the year for awhile.She is so kind and helpful.She also seen me for a greatly reduced price so that I could go.I am definately going to go back to her.


Sweetie,
You are not crazy. You are in a lot of emotional pain, and feeling extremely lonely and confused. Your family is following the pattern set by your parents. They grew up observing how your parents treated you, and they are just following suit. It is not right of them. Actually, it is extremely selfish. But, they are sick people. They need the Lord, and they have their own issues that need healing.

It is so good to know that I am not crazy and that other people know that this is not right.


Thankyou so much BlessEwe and Madison and Anchor1
You all have shown such support and compassion,
and I appreciate it so much.
And I am going to work on learning more about what is normal and how to set up boundaries.
I will keep reading more on the links as well.
Plus keep leaning on Jesus for healing.
Yet it is so helpful to be able to talk to people and get support and help about these things and to find out if my thinking is off or not.
Jesus Bless you all
annrobert
 
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Oh sweetie, i am sorry you had to deal with all that!
You are not crazy, nor are you to blame in any way, sweetie! You are a survivor, and a very strong person - it is amazing that you are dealing with this as well as you are.
If you can go back to see the therapist, it sounds a good idea... you really need as much support as you can get to deal with the past.
I'm praying for you, sister. Keep holding on to Jesus, and you will get through. Remember how very precious you are to Him, and how much He loves you.
:hug: God bless you.
 
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Oh my...I am so sorry that this has happened to you/continues to happen to you. Your family is definitely extremely dysfunctional. There is nothing wrong with you. Everything you described is just a normal reaction to all of the abuse that you had to go through. It is completely normal for you to want validation since nobody close to you gives it to you and you deserve it so very much. You want validation that you are not crazy and that what happened to you was wrong, and that you are right for feeling this way. And you are right, and you know that. But you do need validation just like everybody does. I have gone through panic attacks also. I think that's what you meant when you said you went through terror for 2 years. And let me just tell you, I didn't have anybody that was there for me either and I am so sorry that you had to go through that alone because it is extremely frightening. As for your family, I agree with everybody here. I think you need to stand up to them and stand up for yourself. You do not owe them anything and until they can treat you with respect and the way that you should be treated, don't have anything to do with them. You owe that to yourself. I am so happy that you have had God through all of this, and that can get you through anything. One more thing, when you were talking about feeling like you weren't really "there". That's completely normal. It's called dissociation and I would think it would be extremely normal for someone who went through all the abuse you did as a child, so don't worry about. Well, I just want you to know that your story has touched me very deeply and I do care very much and I will be praying for you. God bless you.
 
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Oh sweetie, i am sorry you had to deal with all that!
You are not crazy, nor are you to blame in any way, sweetie! You are a survivor, and a very strong person - it is amazing that you are dealing with this as well as you are.
If you can go back to see the therapist, it sounds a good idea... you really need as much support as you can get to deal with the past.
I'm praying for you, sister. Keep holding on to Jesus, and you will get through. Remember how very precious you are to Him, and how much He loves you.
:hug: God bless you.

Criada I really appreciate your kindness and love and support.
I am feeling more strength and wisdom and all the help I have received here has made me feel much better and I am learning much.Also it has helped me so much to be able to talk about some things that were heavy on my heart and receive such support and help and love and feedback and advice.I Just so much needed to talk about this and be heard and supported.I needed to know if I was wrong or looking at things the wrong way etc.I have just felt more fragile sometimes lately.Sometimes felt so alone and confused about these things.:hug:



Oh my...I am so sorry that this has happened to you/continues to happen to you. Your family is definitely extremely dysfunctional. There is nothing wrong with you. Everything you described is just a normal reaction to all of the abuse that you had to go through. It is completely normal for you to want validation since nobody close to you gives it to you and you deserve it so very much. You want validation that you are not crazy and that what happened to you was wrong, and that you are right for feeling this way. And you are right, and you know that. But you do need validation just like everybody does. I have gone through panic attacks also. I think that's what you meant when you said you went through terror for 2 years. And let me just tell you, I didn't have anybody that was there for me either and I am so sorry that you had to go through that alone because it is extremely frightening. As for your family, I agree with everybody here. I think you need to stand up to them and stand up for yourself. You do not owe them anything and until they can treat you with respect and the way that you should be treated, don't have anything to do with them. You owe that to yourself. I am so happy that you have had God through all of this, and that can get you through anything. One more thing, when you were talking about feeling like you weren't really "there". That's completely normal. It's called dissociation and I would think it would be extremely normal for someone who went through all the abuse you did as a child, so don't worry about. Well, I just want you to know that your story has touched me very deeply and I do care very much and I will be praying for you. God bless you.
Thanks Aaliyah,
I did need validation.And I am going to be standing up for myself more.
Hopefully with inner strength and love but still be assertive.Yes Jesus holds us up even when we are so very weak.Thankyou for caring and for your prayers.:hug:


Love to all:hug:
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I don't really have anyone, to talk to.
My siblings come round when they need things, but turn on me viscously if I have any minor boundaries.
They have come and lived with me with their children,had me cook and clean for them, listen to them ,all the while tip toeing around because they will take offense at any little thing.
When they have not lived with me they have come alternatively one brother and his children three days at a time,the next one and his children 3 days then ending up with two brothers and their children at the same time.thier is cooking and cleaning etc. and no time for rest and trying to find time for my family.They will also take offense at any perceived wrongly worded something or expression.Cannot relax.
We had to hide our vehicles one time and turned out all lights one evening out while some of them knocked and kocked and tried to look in windows.They did not give up for a long time.One time we had to put up a sign saying we could not have over night guests for awhile.This was not to be mean.We absolutely needed some alone time and to relax for awhile.I was never very healthy but was working at that time as well.They were highly offended at this.No matter how nicely you try to explain things.I have done and done so much,way more than I could write.But they cannot accept that I need rest or down time,or time for my family.Anyways when ever I set some boundary or do not do something they think I should they can get filled with anger and hate.They turn and hate and hold grudges, and run me down .
I had a sister turn and hate me for not leaving my children with her when I had a serious break down a few years ago.I had unrelenting terror and went to try to get help.While she was on drugs and drinking all the time and I did not feel they would be safe and cared for.She turned against me and did not forgive me for over two years.She told people stories about me and burst into my home accusing me of horrible things despite the shape I was in.I tired to reach out to her inspite of this and inspite of the shape I was in and to no avail.
My dad seriously abused his children in multiple ways.However my mom only hated me,my dad named me after his girlfriend of the time.
So I got abused by both parents while the other children at least had mom care for them.
My mom taught the other children that I was no good.
She always told me I was bad,had imps controlling me etc and that God could see my heart.
This made me never trust myself or my motives.I could not understand .I would search and search my heart and try harder and harder not to make mistakes in my work and to move fast enough.I used to think one day my mom would understand me ,but it never happened.My mom even told me when I was pregnant with my first daughter that God could see my heart and she would have something wrong when born as a punishment.She is deaf.I know God did not do that,but still.
My sisters and brothers were drinking and drugging and smoking and arguing etc.I refused to drink,drug or smoke but I was the evil one.
I do smoke now,and feel awful about it and want to quit,but did not smoke then.I snuck a smoke or two when younger however.

She beat me all the time and I had to stand for hours while she and dad told me how bad I was and if I cried I got spanked more.

Anyway my siblings grew up with me always trying to please and having no rights .So even when I stuck up for my children as they grew ,especially one child,they could not handle not being able to control even that.However sometimes I had no choice but to defend and do right by my children, even if it meant being treated with hate.

I do not have anyone to go to with this.
I do not trust very well.
I have hurt inside that is deep.
Also no one would help me while I suffered that terror for over two years.
Instead I got contempt and despised.
I do have Jesus though and Jesus heals, and Jesus pulled me out of the terror thankfully.
I do think the constant terror and anguish for so long maybe was like a poison to my body though.I was never very healthy but now even more serious things are going on throughout my body.

As a child I got very little schooling as my parents travelled around Canada and the states and we worked in orchards or building homes rather than attend school,even with this slave labour I was not allowed to even have money for deodarent,or allowed to shower more than once a week with a four minute limit.Therefore I would find outside taps on the job sites and wash myself there in order to be clean.My older siblings got more school though than us younger ones.My dad would make people think I was retarded or mentally incompetent to attend school.Even though I could work somehow.I know though I worked in fear and on automatic pilot.I lived in a dream world,not really with it.How I learned to build or even read and write not sure.As I was not with the real world.A few times I saw things my sister was able to prove to me was not there.I guess it could appear by my demeanor that there was something wrong with me.I did not have much for social abilities,not being around anyone but the family and job sites and living in fear of making a mistake on the job or not moving fast enough.
As an adult I had much depression and wounded,nevertheless my siblings would come to me for help alot, and whether it be for advice and counselling and prayer and more.They always know I will be there.Even though they turned and hurt me.They come back as needed without ever being willing to discuss why they were so angry or anything before.
They think I should be oh so honored with there presense.
I have had times of feeling like I was dreaming and could not wake up,of being surreal,of foggy thinking,like walking but not really walking,of hearing but not really hearing.Like everything was not really there or people,s voices coming off the mountain from far away.Still I knew I had to make it.I taught myself alot.The real world made me learn fast.
After I left home I loved to read books.
My experience is that the people in my life want me to be a rock for them.
They are not thankful and have a great abilty to forget any help.
They themselves could not be bothered with me.
One sister and I have been close until I had the experience with terror,at the very beginning of it she turned in hatred and abandoned me,however I understand that she was going through seperation with her husband at the time and moved from smoking pot and heavy drinking to heavy drugs as well at the time.
We are now trying to heal our relationship, visiting and things.
I have a need to discuss what happened more than surface level but I do not think that will ever happen with her.
I am scared to post this, not sure.
Yet I am wondering ? Is it me?Am I totally mixed up?
What is wrong with me?
I will reach out to Jesus for healing.I know Jesus heals.
Is it wrong to look for other support as well or not?
Not sure about that.

AnnRobert, my dear. :hug:

You've gone through tremendous hurt and pain. As I thought about you, the follwing verse came to me:

(Jer 15:20) And I will make you to this people a fortified, bronze wall; they will fight against you, but they will not prevail over you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, says the Lord.

The Lord is with you. He will see you through this. Please feel free to PM me anytime you need to chat. My mailbox is always open. :hug:
 
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Hey you're always welcome. Whenever you need to have a set of ears to listen, I'm here. I'd just like to add that there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. I have seen many of the kind, loving posts you made, supporting others that are hurting. It is so crystal clear that you have a tender, gentle and loving heart. You know, it is written that a tree is known by it's fruits. The ones you bear are wholesome, nourishing and good. Let nobody convince you otherwise. :hug:
 
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